When to Plant Cowpeas in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, plant outdoors March 15 to June 3, and expect your first harvest around June 3. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Cowpeas planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
Direct sow
Mar 15
Projected first harvest
Jun 3
Most cowpeas mature in about 75 to 80 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Cowpeas planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
Direct sow
Mar 1
Projected first harvest
May 20
Most cowpeas mature in about 75 to 80 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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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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