Bring a unique heirloom variety to your garden with Fagiolini Della’occhio Cowpea seeds. These seeds grow into vigorous, climbing cowpea plants producing tender, nutrient-rich beans. Ideal for gardeners seeking heirloom crops, sustainable home gardening, and a reliable harvest with minimal effort.
Features:
Variety: Fagiolini Della’occhio Cowpea
Growth habit: Climbing, vigorous vines
Bean characteristics: Tender, nutrient-rich, cream-colored pods with black eye markings
Light requirements: Full sun for optimal growth
Soil requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
Suitable for: Garden beds, trellises, backyard plots, and sustainable gardening
Specifications:
Seed Type: Non-GMO, heirloom seeds
Planting Season: Spring to early summer (after last frost)
Zones: USDA Zones 310
Planting Depth: 1 inch (25 mm)
Spacing: 1218 inches (3045 cm) between plants; 36 inches (90 cm) between rows
Germination Time: 714 days
Days to Maturity: 6080 days from sowing
Temperature: Thrives in warm climates, 7085F (2129C)
Watering: Moderate, maintain evenly moist soil
Support: Requires trellis or stakes for climbing growth
Indoor/Outdoor: Suitable for outdoor planting; can start indoors for early growth
Planting Guide:
Sow seeds directly in the garden after frost danger has passed.
Plant seeds 1 inch deep and provide support for climbing.
Keep soil consistently moist until germination.
Thin seedlings to proper spacing to encourage strong vine growth.
Harvest beans when pods are tender and fully developed for fresh use or cooking.
