Vigna unguiculata

Species

Also called Vigna unguiculata unguiculata cultivar group

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Vigna unguiculata
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Fact sheet

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Typeboots

from Bean · “L.L.Bean Boots” — L.L.Bean - Outside Together Since 1912Pause VideoPause Video

Days to germination6–10 days

from Bean · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F, with germination time ranging from 6 to 10 days, depending on the temperature” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Germination temperature60–80 °F

from Bean · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Light6+ hours of full sun

“Light 6+ hours of full sun” — Cowpeas: How To Grow and Care for Black-Eyed Pea Plants

WaterAt least 1 inch per week

“Water At least 1 inch per week” — Cowpeas: How To Grow and Care for Black-Eyed Pea Plants

Soil pH6

“Soil pH Well-draining, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0+” — Cowpeas: How To Grow and Care for Black-Eyed Pea Plants

Hardiness zonesZone 5a – 11b

“Zone 5a – 11b” — Cowpeas Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Spacing11.5–12.5 in

“Plant the seeds with the eye facing down 1-2 inches deep with no more than 8 plants per 1 foot in a row and 30 inches between rows” — Cowpeas: How To Grow and Care for Black-Eyed Pea Plants

Height12–24 in

“Bush plants typically grow 1-2 feet, and vining varieties can reach around 3 feet” — Cowpeas: How To Grow and Care for Black-Eyed Pea Plants

Propagationseed

“Plant cowpea seeds outdoors” — Cowpeas: How To Grow and Care for Black-Eyed Pea Plants

Transplant—

“Transplant shows "—" because Cowpeas is best direct sown where it will grow. Transplanting can disturb the roots and slow growth.” — Cowpeas Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Ready whenpods when they begin to dry on the vine for dry beans

“Harvest pods when they begin to dry on the vine for dry beans.” — Cowpeas Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Edible partsseeds, pods, and leaves

“They’re also grown for the seeds, but the pods and leaves can also be cooked and eaten” — Cowpeas: How To Grow and Care for Black-Eyed Pea Plants

Pestsaphids, bean leaf beetles, cornstalk borers, cowpea curculios, green stink bugs, mexican bean beetles, root knot nematodes, weevils, —

“Pests Aphids, bean leaf beetles, cornstalk borers, cowpea curculios, green stink bugs, Mexican bean beetles, root knot nematodes, weevils” — Cowpeas: How To Grow and Care for Black-Eyed Pea Plants

Diseasesbacterial canker, cercospora leaf spot, cowpea mosaic virus, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, rust, —

“Diseases Bacterial canker, cercospora leaf spot, cowpea mosaic virus, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, rust” — Cowpeas: How To Grow and Care for Black-Eyed Pea Plants

Companionspearl millet, wheat, corn, squash summer, sunflower, millet, sunflowers

“interplant them among other crops that are good companions, like pearl millet or wheat” — Cowpeas: How To Grow and Care for Black-Eyed Pea Plants

Keep away fromfennel, onion

“❌ Keep Away From Fennel Onion” — Cowpeas Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

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