Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Cow Pea, Cowpea, Southern Pea, Yard Long Bean
Vignaunguiculata 'Texas Pinkeye'

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Vigna (VIG-nuh)
Species: unguiculata (un-gwee-kew-LAH-tuh)
Cultivar: Texas Pinkeye

Category
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds