Four subspecies are recognised, three of which are cultivated. Its tolerance for sandy soil and low rainfall have made it an important crop in the semiarid regions across Africa and Asia. It was …

Jul 1, 2023 · Cowpeas, also known as black-eyed peas, are an ancient crop cultivated for thousands of years in many parts of the world. They’re a good source of protein and carbohydrates and have …

Jan 8, 2024 · Black-eyed peas are highly nutritious and offer many health benefits, including weight loss, heart health, and digestive health. Black-eyed peas, also known as cowpeas, are a common legume...

Apr 23, 2024 · What are Cowpeas? Cowpeas are a very important legume crop in many parts of Asia, Africa, and other arid parts of the world. These versatile and hardy peas from the Vigna genus are …

Jun 9, 2023 · Cowpeas or black-eyed peas, make an interesting edible plant and a great cover crop. Find out how to grow them!

Oct 8, 2025 · Cowpeas (aka black-eyed peas) are known for their tolerance of sandy soils and low rainfall. Keep reading to learn all about them!

cowpea, (Vigna unguiculata), annual plant within the pea family (Fabaceae) grown for its edible legumes. The plants are thought to be native to West Africa and are widely cultivated in warm …

Worldwide production of cowpeas is approximately 20 million acres. In the U.S., the largest market class of cowpea harvested as dried seed is black-eyed pea and pink-eyed/purple hull southern pea. They …

General: Cowpea is a warm-season, annual legume that exhibits a wide range of growth habits. Varieties may be short and bushy, prostrate, or tall and vine-like. Canopy heights can be 2–3 feet, …

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.), an annual legume, is also commonly referred to as southern pea, blackeye pea, crowder pea, lubia, niebe, coupe or frijole. Cowpea originated in Africa and is widely …