| Vigna unguiculata usually means cowpea, Raymondo, rather than bean. I'm not familiar with that particular variety, so can't help in terms of how they'll grow. Most often, cowpeas grow on rampant vines, so you want to leave plenty of room. There are some bush types, too, however. In the days when veggies were divided into garden plants and field plants, Vignas were considered to be field plants because of the space they need. They also were often grown as livestock feed, which explains the common names of cowpea; field pea; stock pea; and the like. In terms of culture, treat them just like beans. That is, plant them after all danger of frost is past and the soil has warmed up. Vignas, btw, are often used as a cover crop to provide nitrogen to soil, and add organic matter. Wish I could be more helpful. |
