Cow pea 'Knuckle Purple Hull'

Vigna unguiculata

How to grow Cow pea 'Knuckle Purple Hull'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Knuckle Purple Hull is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 5.5 and 6.5 as Knuckle Purple Hull is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Knuckle Purple Hull from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.98 inches (2.5 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Knuckle Purple Hull about 0 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Knuckle Purple Hull

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Knuckle Purple Hull is a tender plant.

Harvesting Knuckle Purple Hull