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