How to tend a Vigna unguiculata
Also known as: Vigna sinensis (L.) Savi ex Hausskn., Vigna sinensis subsp. sinensis , Dolichos unguiculatus L., Vigna brachycalyx Baker f., Vigna catjiang (Burm.f.) Walp., Dolichos melanophtalmus DC., Phaseolus unguiculatus (L.) Piper, Vigna unguiculata var. catjang (Burm.f.) H.Ohashi, Vigna catjang Savi, Dolichos unguiculata L., Dolichos catiang L., Vigna unguiculata var. unguiculata , Vigna sinensis var. spontea Schweinf., Vigna unguiculata subvar. typica Bertoni
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Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Grows in sunny places
Soil
Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients, pH value 6-7
Fertilizer
No need to apply extra fertilizer before fruiting
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Africa
- Category
- Leguminosae, Vigna
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, can climb
- Blooming period
- Flowering period May-August, fruiting period July-October
- Flower colors
- yellow white, fruit color yellow white, dark red
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