Yardlong Bean.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Annual vegetable

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 2 bis 4 Tage

Endgröße

3 to 4 meters

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 9 bis 11

Blütezeit

Mid to late summer

Pflege

Provide a strong trellis for the vines to climb as they grow quite tall. Watch for wilting leaves which indicate the plant needs more water during hot spells. Keep an eye out for aphids on the tender new growth.

Gießen

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to ensure the best pod production.

Düngen

Apply a balanced vegetable fertilizer every few weeks once the plant begins to flower.

Schneiden

Trim back excessive side shoots if the plant becomes too crowded to improve airflow.

Umtopfen

These are annuals and are typically grown directly in the garden soil.

Boden

Well draining loamy soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatur

15 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Sicherheit

Menschen

The raw seeds contain compounds that can cause digestive distress if consumed in large quantities.

Kinder

The seeds are small and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Kontaktallergene

The foliage can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

Pollen may trigger mild reactions in those with legume allergies.

Essbarkeit

Always cook the beans thoroughly before eating to neutralize lectins.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Extremely long slender green pods
• Vining growth habit
• Trifoliate bright green leaves
• Small pale yellow or purple flowers

Höhe

0,3 bis 1m

Breite

0,3 bis 0,6m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

white, yellow, purple, 1 bis 2cm

Früchte

green, yellow, brown, Late summer to autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant sap.
• Root rot — Fungal infection caused by overly wet or poorly drained soil.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed

Pflanzzeit

spring, early summer

Plant cowpeas alongside corn to maximize space and improve soil fertility simultaneously.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Mais — Corn provides a natural trellis for the cowpea vines to climb.
• Gurke — Cowpeas provide nitrogen to the soil which benefits heavy feeders like cucumbers.

Fernhalten von

• Zwiebel — Onions may inhibit the growth of legumes when planted in close proximity.

Ähnliche Arten

• Mung bean — Shares similar growth habits and environmental requirements.
• Vigna angularis — Another member of the Vigna genus with similar cultural needs.

Botanisches

Familie

Fabaceae

Gattung

Vigna

Ordnung

Fabales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Central and West Africa

Artenschutz

Not of conservation concern as it is a widely cultivated agricultural crop.

This plant survives in hot, arid environments by developing a deep root system and maturing quickly.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, nitrogen fixer

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

culinary, cover crop, forage

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Can I grow cowpeas in a container?

Yes, they grow well in large pots with adequate drainage.

When should I harvest the pods?

Harvest when the pods are firm and full for fresh eating, or wait until they dry for storage.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name Vigna honors the Italian botanist Domenico Vigna, while unguiculata refers to the claw-like shape of the flower petals.

Gut zu wissen

• Cowpeas are not actually peas but are more closely related to mung beans.
• They are a staple ingredient in the Southern United States dish known as Hoppin' John.
• The plants enrich the soil by fixing nitrogen from the air.
• They thrive in hot weather where other beans might fail.