Red cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) are a warm-season legume plant with climbing or bushy growth, green leaves, and small flowers that develop into long pods. They are commonly grown in gardens and agricultural settings and are well adapted to hot, dry conditions.
Red cowpeas can be beneficial for tortoises when used in moderation, especially the leaves and flowers. These parts provide fiber and plant nutrients that support digestion and add variety to the diet. Because legumes are naturally higher in protein than many wild plants, cowpeas should be offered as an occasional forage rather than a staple. When grown without chemicals, they make a useful enrichment plant that encourages natural grazing behavior.
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Great seed!
I planted these in my outdoor habitat in a suburb of Phoenix. From planting to leaf was 48 hours in june. Which was good, because my 2yo leopard tortoise gobbled them up so fast I had to start growing them outside the habitat and transplanting. And then he gobbled them up again. I have been forced to start a cowpea greenhouse & production line in my spare bathtub to keep up with him - these are his favorite....
