Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Cow Pea, Cowpea, Southern Pea, Yard Long Bean
Vignaunguiculata 'Improved Whippoorwill'

Category
Annuals
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored