hello from 5b Missoula MT!!! I've never grown cowpeas before, but I'm a renter trying to pack as much food as I can into my garden. I was excited to be able to fit a third option in between pole beans and snap peas! thank you so much for all of this information, I literally don't know a soul who has tried to grow these! already looking forward to harvest, both fresh and dried! thank you
Awesome!! I have been planting them recently and one issue has been pillbugs or ants nibbling/destroying them as they germinate. I have taken to check them regularly and apply diatomaceous earth as a deterrent to these pests. Once the peas have a second set of leaves, they should be able to get established.
@@newgardenroad Thanks for that advice. My garden has a lot of pillbugs so I will get some of that diatomaceous earth. I didn't get around to planting them today (too hot!). Thanks again and seriously love your channel. Stay cool.
So I am looking for a vining cowpea, do you think the red ripper would grow up a bean trellis, I really need it to grow more than 6 feet so it can clear the fence and get more light though?
Hi Jay, I found some calico crowder peas in my shed and I'm testing them for viability. I'm happy to give you some. If you're still interested send me an email scott@newgardenroad.com.
I'm not sure what the answer is, but it could point to poor pollination. They are self pollinating, but will be aided by pollinators or a gentle tap of the flowers. I hope they'll continue to develop for you as they often have a long production window.
