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Mississippi Pinkeye 2 Cowpea Seeds

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60 days. Vigna unguiculata. Open Pollinated. Mississippi Pinkeye 2 Cowpeas. This bush plant produces high yields of reddish-purple pods. Very delicious, large brown peas. The pods turn from green to purple. This variety has fewer vines and more pods over the plant. Very easy to shell pods. This is an improved Mississippi Pinkeye Purple Hull Cowpea with stronger germination and better seedling survival. Cold Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 663149. A variety from Mississippi, USA. Disease Resistant: FW, N.

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Lot No: 101850

Germination: 85%

Seeds Per Pound: 1,600

Plant Height: 24” tall

Planting Season: Spring

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Cowpeas Vigna unguiculata

Seed Depth

Soil Temp. for Germination

Days to Germination

Sunlight Requirements

Planting Time

1 to 1 1/2"

above 65 F

7 to 14 days

Full Sun

Spring

USDA Hardiness Zone

Seed Spacing

Row Spacing

Space After Thinning

Days to Harvest

N/A

2 - 3"

12 - 36"

2 to 3"

70 - 90 days

Cowpeas Planting Information:

Plant your cowpeas outdoors directly in the garden after your last frost date. Germination is improved when soil temperature is above 65°F. Cowpeas require a long growing season with 4 months of warm days. They are drought resistant and basically can grow anywhere corn can grow. Plants can grow 8 to 36" tall.

Warning: Do not plant in cold, wet soil, or you may experience poor germination!

Soil Requirements:

Requires rich, fertile soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.

Water Requirements:

Beans do not like soil that is too moist. Water during dry and hot spells.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when planting outdoors. Periodically apply Miracle-Gro.

Harvest Tips:

Cowpeas can be harvested at any time, but are most often used as a green mature bean. Also grown and used as a dried bean. Frequent harvesting also encourages plants to produce more pods.

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Growing Calendar

Minimum Outdoor Soil Temperature: above 65 F

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Seed Depth: 1 to 1 ½“

Days to Germination: 7 to 14 days

Plant Spacing: 2 to 3”

Row Spacing: 12 to 36”

Sunlight Requirement: Full sun

Days to Harvest after Planting Outdoors: 70 to 90 days

USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 to 11

Use Miracle-Gro© Seed Starting Mix for best germination results.

FW – Fusarium Wilt

Scientific Name: Fusarium oxysporum

Type: Fungus

Fusarium Wilt is a fungal disease that affects the growth of cantaloupes & melons, cauliflower, eggplants, peas, peppers, squash, tomatoes, and watermelons. It is one of the most devastating of all soil-borne diseases. It attacks the roots of the plants and moves up the stems. Symptoms include stunting and wilting. Plants don’t always die, but it slows growth and reduces yields. Infected seedlings will damping off, wilt, and die. If you stick with fusarium wilt resistant tomato varieties you don’t have to worry. Many of the older heirlooms don’t have any resistance to the disease, so if you grow these then you should keep an eye out for it. The infected plants should be removed to avoid further infestation. Plan on using a 3 year crop rotation and avoid planting in the same location, year after year, as the disease can survive in the soil for 7 years. The best option is to use disease resistant varieties.

N – Root-Knot Nematode

Scientific Name: Meloidogyne spp.

Type: Parasites

Nematodes are soil dwelling parasites that feed on plant roots and affect cucumbers, okra, peppers, squash, and tomatoes. Symptoms include yellowing of the leaves, wilting, and stunting of the plant. The plant will have galled and decayed roots. Nematodes are most active when soil temperatures are 85 - 95 F and usually occur when the soil is moisture. Plan on using a 3 year crop rotation and avoid planting in the same location, year after year. Nematodes are most active in warm soils and they need water to thrive so take advantage of summer’s heat to wither them away. Withhold water from nematode infested areas of the garden and turn or till the soil every 7-10 days during the summer to expose nematodes to the drying effects of the sun. Proper tillage practices may be helpful in managing the disease. Certain types of marigolds work by excreting a substance that is damaging to nematodes as well as trapping them in their roots and preventing reproduction. Elbon rye is an effective nematode control that can be planted as a cool season cover crop that is turned under in early spring. The use of soil fumigants like Vapam has been helpful and a fungicide called Actinovate can also be helpful in managing the lowering of the nematode population. Using transparent plastic mulches for 4 to 6 weeks have been shown to kill nematodes. The best option is to use disease resistant varieties.

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