Easy Gardening: Southern Peas
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- January 25, 2023
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Southern peas (Vigna unguiculata) are hot-weather legumes native to Africa and are grown during the summer. Southern peas are easy to grow, very productive, and very nutritious. They come in many varieties and colors, including both standard types and plump ones crowded into their pods, known as crowders. This factsheet offers tips for growing and harvesting Southern peas. (2 pages)
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