California Blackey Cowpea

$3.75

Vigna unguiculata

Old standard variety bush type with some long vines.  Thomas Jefferson grew blackeye peas in the 1770’s  Their African origin makes them easy to grow and very popular in the South.  Can be eaten as a green shell bean or left to dry for storage and dry bean.  Very vigorous high yielding vines.  These make a good cover crop too, till in just when they start to flower.  Wilt and root nematode resistant.  Tolerant to heat, humidity and sun.  Creamy white pea with black eyes.

Ready 70 days

Average 30 Seeds per package

33 in stock

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    Vigna unguiculata

    Old standard variety bush type with some long vines.  Thomas Jefferson grew blackeye peas in the 1770's  Their African origin makes them easy to grow and very popular in the South.  Can be eaten as a green shell bean or left to dry for storage and dry bean.  Very vigorous high yielding vines.  These make a good cover crop too, till in just when they start to flower.  Wilt and root nematode resistant.  Tolerant to heat, humidity and sun.  Creamy white pea with black eyes.

    Ready 70 days

    Average 30 Seeds per package

    Basic Info

    Germination Temp
    70-85°
    Days to Germinate
    7-14 days
    Direct Sow / Transplant
    Direct sow recommended
    Seed Depth
    1 inch

    Growing Info

    Plant Spacing
    2-3"
    Row Spacing
    18 inches
    Plant Height / Width
    3-4', smi vining plants.
    Sun
    Full
    Growing Temperature
    70-90°
    Ready
    85-95 days for dry bean

    Other Info

    Notes

    Vines can be 3-4' so using a low trellis can help with air circulation and from rotting on the soil.

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