Cowpea
Vigna unguiculata
Plant Description
This annual creeping plant is commonly used for a cover crop in fields to provide benefits to the soil and water quality. It grows best in full sun, tolerating partial shade, with warm temperatures between 68 and 95 degrees. This plant does not tolerate frost, making it a great summer season rotational crop.
Plant Details
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| Mature Height | 19-24 inches |
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