How long do cowpeas take to grow?

Most cowpeas mature in about 75 to 80 days depending on the variety, measured from planting.

When to Plant Cowpeas

Plant cowpeas by your frost dates, not the calendar: plant outdoors about 2 weeks after your last frost. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.

Cowpeas planting calendar

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Direct sow

Apr 29

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Projected first harvest

Jul 18

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a — approximate

Most cowpeas mature in about 75 to 80 days depending on the variety. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

2 varieties of cowpeas in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

Black-Eyed Pea →Red Noodle Yardlong Bean →

Common problems with cowpeas

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Bean Leaf Roller

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When to plant cowpeas in your zone

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