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Hairypod cowpea · Wild Cow-Pea

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
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Observations
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Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

The Hairypod cowpea flourishes in regions where it receives ample sunlight for a considerable part of the day. It can also tolerate locations where the intensity of the sun decreases for certain periods, casting less light on the plant. Its native environment boasts plenty of daylight, which contributes to its robust growth. However, extreme shade or dry exposure can impede the plant's growth.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

The Hairypod cowpea flourishes in its indigenous temperate climate, favoring temperatures between 59 to 100 °F (15 to 38 ℃). To promote the best growth, keep these temperature ranges consistent throughout the year, making modifications as needed.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

In the case of Hairypod cowpea, it is advisable to utilize natural organic resources such as compost, cut grass, or excrement. Carefully apply slow-release granular fertilizer or commercially available fertilizer. Integrate the organic fertilizer with the soil before sowing. Generally, applying fertilizer one or two times in the growth season is enough to ensure a plentiful yield.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb, Vine
Life Cycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
1.22 m to 2.44 m
Mature Spread
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
2.54 cm to 5.08 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Planting Time
Winter
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Egypt, India, Belize, Mexico, Guatemala, Namibia, Madagascar, Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Niger, Jamaica, Guinea-Bissau, Benin, Cuba, Sierra Leone, Burundi, Liberia, Venezuela, Brazil, Ghana, Ethiopia, Botswana, Congo, Malawi, Honduras, Peru, South Africa, Zambia, Sudan, Philippines, Laos, Guinea, Panama, Chad, Lebanon, Colombia, China, Bahamas, Bolivia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Japan, Togo, Guyana, Senegal, Nicaragua, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Congo (DRC), Thailand

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Common Names (2)

en Hairypod cowpea
en Wild Cow-Pea