Yard Long
Cowpea · Yardlong
Heirloom
Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis
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Fabaceae (Pea family) · Genus: Vigna
About
Produces long, slender, green pods which are sweet, tender and perfect for snap bean use. Great in stir-fry dishes. Best when pods are about 12 inches long.
Characteristics
Color
Green
Growth Habit
Pole
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Drought-Tolerant / Low Water
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Germination
15–21 days
at 65 °F
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Days to Maturity
80 days
Plant Height
8–10 ft
Mature Spread
1.5–2 ft
Fruit Size
12–16 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
10-12 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1–1.5 in
Seed Spacing
6 in
Row Spacing
30 in
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Soil Temp
65 °F
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Air Temp
55 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Along a trellis, sow seeds when soil is warm. Soak seeds overnight in warm water. Then when plants are a few inches tall. Pick early and often to encourage production.
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