Southern Pea plant profile
Vigna unguiculata
An annual vegetable for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Southern Pea
Southern peas are a warm-season crop that requires warm soil (at least 60 degrees F). Plant in spring once the soil has warmed and again in mid to late summer for a fall crop (Clemson).
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Southern Pea in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Planting depth
- 0.75 in
- Soil pH
- 5.8 to 6.3
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Days to maturity
- 65 to 125 days (from sowing)
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: cowpea curculio, root knot nematode.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Southern Peas (HGIC 1319)
Clemson Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.