Old heirloom (Unknown origin )came as a gift from a woman in the southern black community .It is some sort of pea/bean like black-eyed peas in growth habit but taste different and looks different.It has no insect or disease problems and is a reliable producer of large beans that are held on the top of the plant in 8 inch long pods . Delicious fresh ,about the size of baby limas and easy to shell. Also makes a supurb creme soup (hence the name) from the dried beans.
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| Flowers: | | small white |
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| Foliage: | | sprawling lush bean |
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| Fruit: | | long 8 inch pods |
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| Lifecycle: | | 1 (0: N/A, 1: annual, 2: perennial, 3: biennial) |
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| Height: | | 2 foot |
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| Diameter: | | 2 foot |
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| Heirloom: | | yes |
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| Container Planting: | | no |
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Cultural Requirements:
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| USDA Zones: | | 7 to |
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| Soil: | | nuetral ph |
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| Propagation / Germination: | | easy |
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| Spacing: | | 6 inches |
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| Sun: | | full |
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| Water: | | toterates dry conditions |
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| Pests and Diseases: | | none |
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