When to Plant Cowpeas in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, plant outdoors April 15 to July 4, and expect your first harvest around July 4. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Cowpeas planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Direct sow
Apr 15
Projected first harvest
Jul 4
Most cowpeas mature in about 75 to 80 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Cowpeas planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
Direct sow
Apr 3
Projected first harvest
Jun 22
Most cowpeas mature in about 75 to 80 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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Varieties to grow
2 varieties of cowpeas in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with cowpeas
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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