Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Cow Pea, Cowpea, Southern Pea, Yard Long Bean 'Haricot Rouge de Burkino Faso'

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)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
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)
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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Hopkins Park, Illinois

Kankakee, Illinois

Momence, Illinois

Mountain View, Missouri

Boise City, Oklahoma

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Momence, IL | August 2010 | positive

VERY RARE.
This is another one of those very prolific tiny peas from Africa that grow extremely well with very high yields. These ...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

An heirloom from Burkina-Faso, West Africa. Very colorful red-purple pods with deep red seeds. This beautiful variety produces well in ex...Read More

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