An Ode to Cow Pea

On June 14th this year, with the infectious enthusiasm of 3 kids and 3 ladies, we cleared out a small patch just in front of the house and planted some cow pea and corn. The total area was about 100 sq ft of which the cow pea to corn ratio was 60:40In 30 days, these plants grew to occupy almost 90% of the space above and by 45 days they gave out the first tendril. We clipped these so the plant will be encouraged to branch out as a bush instead of growing as a vine. There...

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