Pods are 6" to 8" long, well-filled with large seeds with delicious flavor, either fresh or dried. Vigorous, productive vines are resistant to wilt and nematodes. GARDEN HINTS: Blackeye peas, like other beans, require warm days and warm nights to develop properly. Cultivate or mulch to control weeds. For fresh use, pick pods as soon as well-filled out with seeds.
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Cowpea, California Blackeye No.5
Delicious flavor, either fresh or dried.Product Details
Sun: Full Sun
Spread: 10 inches
Height: 16-18 inches
Days to Maturity: 80 days
Sowing Method: Direct Sow
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How to Sow Cowpea
Sow in average soil in sunny location in spring after danger of frost. In rows 2-3' apart, plant seeds 1 1/2" apart and cover with 1 1/2" of fine soil. Firm lightly. Seedlings emerge in 10-14 days depending on soil and weather conditions.
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