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V01-006

Basic Collection Information and Status

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata, Fabaceae)

Cultural Affiliation   Tohono O'odham
Collection Site   Arizona, United States (latitude: 32°; altitude: 2,000 ft / 600 m)
Collection Year   1982
Accession Status   Active

Catalog Information and Instructions

U'us Mu:nV006

“Tohono O'odham.” Also called Huhuda wu:pkan or U'us bawi. A gorgeous and prolific black and white bean with variable mottling. Excellent for green beans in the low desert.
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Characterization and Evaluation

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Cowpea Introduction	Cultivation Instructions	Seed Saving Instructions
An introduced legume from Africa that tolerates high heat and drought. A good producer in the low, hot desert. Peas can be eaten green (immature) or dry.	Plant 1" deep and 6" apart, or in basins, into warm soil in spring or with summer rains. Plants sprawl, support is helpful for vine-types. Likes well drained soil, too much nitrogen will reduce yield. Pick very small for "green beans" or let dry on vine for dry peas.	An annual that is mainly self-pollinating. Dried pods should be harvested throughout the growing season. Mature pods will split open if left on the plant.

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