Yardlong Bean.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Annual vegetable

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 2 à 4 jours

Taille adulte

3 to 4 meters

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 9 à 11

Floraison

Mid to late summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining loamy soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.0

Température

15 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

The foliage can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

Pollen may trigger mild reactions in those with legume allergies.

Comestibilité

Always cook the beans thoroughly before eating to neutralize lectins.

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,3 à 1m

Envergure

0,3 à 0,6m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

white, yellow, purple, 1 à 2cm

Fruits

green, yellow, brown, Late summer to autumn

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

spring, early summer

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

Bonnes associations

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

À éloigner de

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Fabaceae

Genre

Vigna

Ordre

Fabales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Central and West Africa

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, nitrogen fixer

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

culinary, cover crop, forage

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.