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Vigna unguiculata 'Blue Goose'

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Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Vigna (VIG-nuh) (Info)
Species: unguiculata (un-gwee-kew-LAH-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Blue Goose
Additional cultivar information: (aka Gray Crowder, Grey Crowder)

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Category:
Annuals
Vegetables

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Seed Type:
Open Pollinated

Growth Habit:
Climbing

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Days to Maturity:
61 to 70 days

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	melody	On Jan 23, 2003, melody from Benton, KY (Zone 7a) wrote: An old variety pre-dating 1800.First mentioned in documents from Jamacia. The information I had on these said vines up to 36",but mine grew over 6 feet and climbed just like a pole bean.I'm not sure what is normal,but prepare for more vines than the 36". A good cowpea that cooks up with a nutty flavor.It has a dark pot liquor and is quite tasty with ham hock and cornbread. The Grey Crowder is also known as Blue Goose. This is a very old variety.They make a brown pot liquor and are a very nutty tasting pea.