Cow pea 'California Blackeye #5'

Vigna unguiculata

How to grow Cow pea 'California Blackeye #5'

  • 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 California Blackeye #5 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 California Blackeye #5 is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing California Blackeye #5 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 California Blackeye #5 about 0 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting California Blackeye #5

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as California Blackeye #5 is a tender plant.

Harvesting California Blackeye #5