Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Cow Pea, Cowpea, Southern Pea, Yard Long Bean 'Zipper Cream'

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
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
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:

Cottondale, Alabama

West Fork, Arkansas

Gulf Breeze, Florida

Laurel Hill, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Panama City, Florida

Sebring, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Heflin, Louisiana

Lucedale, Mississippi

Valley Park, Mississippi

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Pikeville, Tennessee

Elgin, Texas

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Panhandle Gulf Coast, FL (Zone 8b) | June 2013 | neutral

I found that Zipper Cream Southern Peas taste like strong-falavored English Peas when cooked (and they definitely need to be cooked). The...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | positive

This is an excellent southern pea. Grows and yields well. The pods are medium with medium size peas that are easy to pick and shell. Peas...Read More

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