Cowpea
Vigna unguiculata
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Cowpea is a warm-season legume that produces edible pods and seeds, thriving in heat and drought conditions. It enriches soil through nitrogen fixation and is widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions as both a food crop and cover crop.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
West Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Cowpea is a warm-season legume that produces edible pods and seeds, thriving in heat and drought conditions. It enriches soil through nitrogen fixation and is widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions as both a food crop and cover crop.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Cowpea grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
West Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation