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This early producing cowpea or Southern pea gives heavy yields of long green pods on vining plants. The pods contain creamy white peas with a brown eye. Southern cowpeas are part of a traditional Southern meal. Mature pods grow in bunches for easy picking. Excellent drying and canning variety. Good disease resistance.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Vigna unguiculata |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1 in. |
| When to Sow | Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Cream/Tan, White/Near White |
| Growth Habit | Pole |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 60-70 |
| 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 |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
