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Southern Pea Whippoorwill
Southern Pea Whippoorwill
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72 days. [Brought to the Americas from Africa during the slave trade. Grown by Jefferson at Monticello.] Once the standard for southern peas, this variety is drought-tolerant and will grow in almost all soils. 5 ft. vines produce extended harvests of 7-9 in. green pods. Small seeds are light brown with dark speckles, good eaten green or dried. Small packet has about 100 seeds.
Southern Peas (Cowpeas)
Vigna unguiculata
Please refer to Southern Pea Cultural Notes for growing information.
Asparagus Beans are the same species as Southern Peas, but are listed separately.
Packet: 14 g (1/2 oz) unless stated (approx. 43-135 seeds, depending on variety) sows 8-22 feet.
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