Jerusalem Pea (Vigna unguiculata cylindrica)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Vigna unguiculata cylindrica is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is frost tender. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in protein. — Young seedpods - cooked.; They are picked whilst the seeds are very immature and then cooked like French beans.; Rich in protein.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 10)