Cow pea 'Black Eyed'

Vigna unguiculata

How to grow Cow pea 'Black Eyed'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Black Eyed is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Black Eyed needs a soil ph of 5.5 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Black Eyed from seed

Aim to sow 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Black Eyed about 0 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Black Eyed

Black Eyed is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Black Eyed