Southern Cowpea Seeds
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OUT OF STOCKCowpea – California Blackeye #5
$2.59View ProductRead more(Vigna unguiculata)
California Blackeye #5 Cowpea (A.K.A. California Blackeye Cowpea)
Days to Maturity: 60–70 Days
A Southern favorite prized for dependable yields and mild, meaty flavor, California Blackeye #5 is the most widely grown blackeye cowpea in the U.S. Compact plants reach 16 to 18 inches tall, producing abundant 6–8 inch pods filled with pale seeds marked by a distinct black eye. Thriving in heat and full sun, this disease-resistant variety handles drought and poor soil with ease. Its compact size and bushy growth habit make it ideal for small gardens, while its reliability and soil-building benefits that make it great for crop rotations. The peas are delicious cooked fresh or dried, and even the tender young leaves can be prepared like greens. A key ingredient in traditional dishes such as Hoppin’ John, they're also excellent in soups, stews, curries, and savory fritters—a staples in Southern, African, and Indian cuisines. Rich in protein, essential minerals, and vitamins A, B, and C, California Blackeye #5 is a nourishing and flavorful addition to any garden.
50 Seeds per pack
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Cowpea – Purple Hull Pinkeye
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Purple Hull Pinkeye - (A.K.A. Pink-Eyed Purple Hull, Pinkeye Purple Hull)
Days to Maturity: 60–70 Days
The most widely grown heirloom cowpea in the U.S., Purple Hull Pinkeye has long been a Southern favorite, cherished for its reliability in high heat and poor soil. Compact, bushy plants reach about 2 feet tall and thrive in full sun and hot, dry conditions. The vibrant 6–7″ pods turn a deep purple as they mature, making them easy to spot against lush dark green foliage. Inside, the pale peas are marked with their classic pink eye and offer a mild, nutty flavor once cooked. Excellent fresh or dried, they shine in traditional dishes like Hoppin’ John, as well as in soups, curries, and fritters. Tender young leaves can also be cooked like greens. This variety is well suited for canning, freezing, and drying, offering versatility in the kitchen and long-term storage. Packed with vitamins A, C, folate, niacin, and B6, it’s a flavorful and nutritious addition to the summer garden
50 Seeds per pack
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