Whippoorwill Southern Peas, Cowpeas, 1700's Heirloom, Organic options available
This is a favorite to grow! It is a giant producer for us. We are offering this in bulk starting 12/15. We have orders for 4-5 packets at a time so we thought best just to offer that.
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Brought to the Americas from Africa during the slave trade. Grown by Jefferson at Monticello. Once the standard for southern peas, this variety is drought-tolerant and will grow in almost all soils. 5 ft. vines produce extended harvests of 7-9 in. green pods. Small seeds are light brown with dark speckles, good eaten green or dried. Small packet has about 85 seeds. 72 days. Vigna unguiculata
- Certified Organic
- Heirloom
- Especially well-suited to the South-East
- 85 seeds
Instructions - Need warm soil to germinate; sow a month after the last frost. Grow in the same manner as pole beans or along a trellis, sow seeds 3/4 in. deep, 4 in. apart, thinning to 8 in. One planting along a tall trellis will produce well all season.
- Easily grown
- Thrive in hot weather
- Tolerant of a wide range of soils
Flavor - The flavor is similar to southern peas but with a drier, nutty quality. Sweet and mild, resembling the combined flavor of asparagus, mushrooms, and beans. Braid or tie into knots before cooking. The young leaves and stems are also edible.
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Whippoorwill Southern Peas, Cowpeas, 1700's Heirloom, Organic options available Reviews
