Bean Cowpea Black-Eye Pea Seeds

Grow your own nutritious and versatile Bean Cowpea Black-Eyed Peas with these premium seeds. Known for their distinctive black-eye mark on a creamy white shell, these seeds will produce plants that are celebrated for their resilience and productivity.

Key Features:

• Plant Characteristics: Vigorous growth with heavy-yielding vines. Pods are 7 to 8 inches long, containing large, smooth, cream-colored seeds with a black spot.
• Growing Conditions: Thrives in warm climates with well-drained soil. Tolerant of drought and adaptable to various soil conditions.
• Nitrogen Fixation: Deep roots help fix nitrogen to the soil, improving soil health and fertility.

Planting Instructions:

• When to Plant: Sow directly outdoors 1-2 weeks after the last frost, when the soil has warmed to 65°F or more.
• Spacing: Plant seeds 2-4 inches apart in a sunny location with well-draining soil.
• Harvest: Harvest peas early as snap beans, later at the shelling stage when peas swell up, or after the peas have dried completely for dry storage.

Benefits:

• Soil Health: Enhances soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.
• Resilience: Tolerant of heat and drought, making it a reliable crop in various conditions.

Other Uses:

• Cover Crop: Excellent for improving soil health and providing cover.
• Animal Feed: Suitable as a food source for a variety of animals such as deer, cattle, rabbits, and chickens.