Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Yardlong Bean
Black-Eyed Peas
Catjang
Dixie Lee Pea
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Deltoid
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Legume allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Stomachic
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Seedpod, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Blackeyed Pea
Cowpea
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Portuguese
Koopea
Cebola
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Season and Care of Cowpea and White Onion
Season and care of Cowpea and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Cowpea and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cowpea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cowpea is Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Cowpea and White Onion Physical Information
Cowpea and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width Not Available whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Cowpea and White Onion are as follows:
Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Cowpea and White Onion
Care of Cowpea and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cowpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Cowpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.