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Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Cow Pea, Cowpea, Southern Pea, Yard Long Bean 'Myrtle's Cow Pea'

Vignaunguiculata

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Vigna unguiculata by Big_Red
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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Vigna (VIG-nuh)
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Species
unguiculata (un-gwee-kew-LAH-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bethelridge, Kentucky

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Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) | June 2004 | positive

An Appalachian heirloom. Seed provided by Gary Perkins, founding member of Appalachian Heirloom Seed Conservancy. Collected from Myrtle B...Read More

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