Lady Finger (also known as Lady Cowpea or Lady Rice pea) is an heirloom bush-type cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) prized for producing exceptionally small, delicate, and sweet creamy-white peas.
Plant and Growing Details
Growth Habit:
Compact bush-type plants typically reaching 18 to 24 inches in height.
- Days to Maturity:
Roughly 75 days for harvest.
- Climate Preferences:
- Thrives in intense summer heat and warm regions, showing strong tolerance for drought and poor soil.
Soil Requirements:
- Prefers well-draining soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5; avoids heavy nitrogen fertilizers which cause excessive foliage instead of pods.
- Culinary Uses and History
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Flavor Profile:
- Regarded as the most delicate and genteel of the cowpea varieties due to its smooth texture and mild sweetness.
Harvest Options:
- Can be eaten fresh (shelled green), frozen, or left on the vine to dry for storage.
Heritage:
- Dates back to the 1800s in the American South as one of the earliest commercially available cowpea types.
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