Vigna unguiculata 'Crowder'· Cowpea
Planting Schedule
Add Vigna unguiculata 'Crowder' to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | May 15th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 15th |
| Harvest Begins | Jul 29th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 24th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 45°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 75 |
| Sun Requirements | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Bush |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 45 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: For best flavor and nodulation, sow cowpeas directly after the soil warms and keep disturbance minimal so the taproot and root nodules aren’t damaged.