California Blackeye, Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)

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Despite being called a black eyed pea, or cowpea, these are actually beans. Cowpeas produce in higher heat, humidity, and drier conditions than other beans. Cowpea are bushy plants, producing 6 inches to 8 inches pods at the top of the plant. Used as fresh or dried. They grow in...
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Despite being called a black eyed pea, or cowpea, these are actually beans. Cowpeas produce in higher heat, humidity, and drier conditions than other beans. Cowpea are bushy plants, producing 6 inches to 8 inches pods at the top of the plant. Used as fresh or dried. They grow in rich fertile, well-drained soil. Cowpea are very easy to grow and are very popular in the south. These are cream colored beans with black eyes.

Botanical Name: Vigna Unguiculata

Common Name: California Blackeye, Cowpea

Size at Maturity: 24’’

Days to Maturity: 75 Days

Light Requirement: Full Sun 

Planting Time: Spring 

Sowing Method: Direct Sow by Seed

Planting Depth: 1’’

Plant Spacing: 12’’ to 36’’

Ships: Year-round

Average Seeds Per Ounce: Approx. 120

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