Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Cow Pea, Cowpea, Southern Pea, Yard Long Bean 'White Acre'

Vignaunguiculata

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vigna (VIG-nuh)
Species
unguiculata (un-gwee-kew-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
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:

Huntsville, Alabama

Bartow, Florida

Deland, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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negative
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(Zone 9a) | February 2009 | positive

Zipper Cream peas were my favorite Southern peas until I grew White Acre, which I think may be one of the parent peas of Zipper Cream (?)...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2004 | positive

A small seeded white cream pea that has has been around for awhile. It is still popular and canned white acrea are available in local gro...Read More

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