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Growing southern peas Guide 
A Quick Overview

Growing southern peas Guide

The growing southern peas quick reference guide below is designed as a quick overview of growing southern peas. For more details on the different stages from seed to harvest go to the related pages link.

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Quick Reference Guide

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Vegetable	Southern Peas
Also Known As	Rather than being known by other names the Southern Pea, consists of many different varieties the most common of which are Blackeye, pinkeye, purple hull, cream and crowder pea
Botanical	Family - Fabaceae, Genus - Vigna, Species - V. unguiculata
Plant Type	Warm season - annual - podding vegetable
Frost Tolerance	Tender
Planting Position	Requires at least 8-10 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Seed Viability	3 years
Germination	7-10 days at 60-90 F (16-32 C)
Growing Temp	70-95 F (21-35 C)
Seed to Transplant	Direct sow only
Planting Method	Direct sow
When to Plant	Spring
Time to Plant	Wait until at least 1-2 weeks after the last average 32 F (0 C) freeze in your area but not before soil temperature are consistently 60 F (16 C) or above
Seed Sowing	Direct sowing cow pea seeds 2 -3 inches (5-7 cm) apart in the rows 12-30 inches (30-75 cm) apart. Or double rows 6 -8 inches (15-20 cm) apart.
Plant Spacing	Sow seeds only - do not thin
Soil Conditions	Well drained - Low to moderate organic matter - Low to medium fertility
Fertilizer	Low fertilizer needs, 2-3 quarts per 100 sq feet (2.2-3.3 liters per 9.3 square meters) preplanting of All-Purpose 5-5-5 Organic Fertilizer , same rate for each side dressing.
When to Fertilize	2 weeks before sowing - After the main flowering and the pods are setting
Days to Harvest	50-80 days - depending on conditions and variety.
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