Yardlong / Asparagus Beans
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▶Quick grow facts
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What it is
Cowpea or long bean is a tropical, annual climber in the bean family (Fabaceae). It is native to tropical Africa, but it is cultivated throughout warm areas of the world. (Species-level info for Vigna unguiculata; not specific to this variety.)
NC State ExtensionWhy grow/eat it
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How to use it
Fruits are edible when immature. The seeds can be harvested for dried beans.
NC State ExtensionHarvest in Houston
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Container tips
Likes full sun. Wants well-drained soil, kept moist; handles dry spells.
NC State ExtensionCautions
In hot, humid weather, cowpea is susceptible to powdery mildew. Some cultivars are resistant to nematodes (and can be used as part of a nematode suppression rotation strategy).
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