California Blackeye #46, Cowpea Seeds

Key Attributes

Sun
Sun: Full Sun
Packet
Packet: 160 Seeds
Days To Maturity (# Days)
Days To Maturity (# Days): 70
Botanical Name
Botanical Name: Vigna unguiculata L.

California Blackeye #46, Cowpea Seeds

The California Blackeye #46 is similar to California Blackeye #5, but with smaller seeds. Bred by the UCLA and released in 1987. California Blackeye #46 plants are more erect than California Blackeye #5. The seeds are a typical blackeye type of Southern peas with cream-colored seed coats and black pigments around the eyes.  Heavy yielder. If using for Nitrogen fixation we highly recommend using a cowpea inoculant. Try with cowpea inoculant for maximum Nitrogen fixation.
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Key Attributes

Sun
Sun: Full Sun
Packet
Packet: 160 Seeds
Days To Maturity (# Days)
Days To Maturity (# Days): 70
Botanical Name
Botanical Name: Vigna unguiculata L.

Product Details

Weight

0.07

Depth

1.5

Height

9

Width

6

Plant Height

15-18"

Sub Type

Cowpeas

Botanical Name

Vigna unguiculata L.

Seed Type

Seed

Seeds Per Gram

6

Seeds Per Pound

2,560

Best Time To Sow

May-August

Packet

160 Seeds

Sow Depth

1/2"

Broadcast Rate Per Acre

70-120 lbs.

Seeds Per Ounce

160

Breed

Open-pollinated

Sun

Full Sun

Life Cycle

Annual

Categories

Cowpeas

Germination

3,4,5,6,7,8

Days To Maturity (# Days)

70

Seeds Per Acre

120 lbs

Components

Growing Instructions

    Learning Download: How to Grow Cowpea

Cowpea, also known as Southern Peas and Black-eyed Peas, are a very heat-tolerant legume which makes them a good choice for a home garden. Cowpea grows in bush, vine, tall and short varieties. The leaves of the cowpea plant are edible when they’re young, but most gardeners grow them for the pea.

Before Planting: Cowpeas grow best in full sun in rich, well-drained soil.

Planting: Plant cowpea seeds outdoors once the last frost date has passed. Sow them directly into the garden. Plant seeds 2 inches deep and 3 inches apart in rows set 3 feet apart. Plant the seeds with the eye of the seed facing down.

Watering: Water frequently. When you water, try to keep from getting water on the plant’s leaves.

Fertilizer: Cowpeas grow quicker if fertilizer is applied immediately after planting. Once the plants are established, they generally do not require frequent fertilization. However, if the plant’s green leaves become pale, this means they are experiencing a nitrogen deficiency. They can then be fertilized with fish emulsion or nitrogen-rich fertilizers.

Days to Maturity: Cowpeas take 80 days or more to become ready for harvest. If growing on a vine, they will need some support like a pole or fence during their growth.

Harvesting: Cowpea pods can get up to 6 to 10 inches in length and look similar to green beans. Pods can be harvested when they’re young, as well as when they’ve dried. If harvesting while green, pick the pods when they are very young. To harvest dry cowpea pods, pick after the pods have dried on the vine.

Tips: Do not plant cowpea seeds in the same spot in the garden more than once every four years. Cowpeas grow well near corn, strawberries and cucumbers, but do not plant them near fennel or onions.

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