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Non-GMO
Easy to Grow
Seed Saver Approved

Pink-Eyed Purple Hull Cowpea

Quick Facts:

  • Popular heirloom variety
  • Pods held high for easy picking
  • Performs well even in drought
  • Produces delicious pink-eyed peas
  • 75-85 days to harvest

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Quantity: Packet (50 Seeds)

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Pink-Eyed Purple Hull Cowpea

More about Pink-Eyed Purple Hull

Vigna unguiculata

Pink-Eyed Purple Hull is an old heirloom that produces heavy yields of long purple pods held high on the plant for easy picking.  Plants show good disease resistance and perform well even in drought.  Cowpeas can be harvested dry and used similarly to a dry bean although this variety yields much better than any dry bean we've tried.  If you are looking to maximize sustenance from the family garden, cowpeas are a staple.  Best of all, they don't require canning.  Approximately 75 to 85 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.

Vigna unguiculata

Pink-Eyed Purple Hull is an old heirloom that produces heavy yields of long purple pods held high on the plant for easy picking.  Plants show good disease resistance and perform well even in drought.  Cowpeas can be harvested dry and used similarly to a dry bean although this variety yields much better than any dry bean we've tried.  If you are looking to maximize sustenance from the family garden, cowpeas are a staple.  Best of all, they don't require can... read more

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Vigna unguiculata

Pink-Eyed Purple Hull is an old heirloom that produces heavy yields of long purple pods held high on the plant for easy picking.  Plants show good disease resistance and perform well even in drought.  Cowpeas can be harvested dry and used similarly to a dry bean although this variety yields much better than any dry bean we've tried.  If you are looking to maximize sustenance from the family garden, cowpeas are a staple.  Best of all, they don't require canning.  Approximately 75 to 85 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.

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How to Grow Cowpeas

Cowpeas are a warm-season crop that prefer well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5. They prefer full sun and require at least six hours of sunlight per day for optimal growth. The soil should be kept consistently moist, but not waterlogged, throughout the growing season. Cowpeas are relatively tolerant of drought conditions but may require supplemental watering during prolonged dry spells. Additionally, cowpeas are nitrogen-fixing plants and can benefit from the addition of nitrogen-fixing bacteria to the soil.

After danger of frost has passed, sow seeds 1" deep, 2" apart in rows 36" apart. Provide support for vining varieties. Many non-vining varieties will exhibit some degree of vining if given support.

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Insect Pests

Cowpeas are susceptible to various insects, including aphids, thrips, leafhoppers, and bean beetles, which can cause significant damage to the plants. Using insecticidal soap or neem oil can help control insect infestations, while using disease-resistant cultivars and rotating crops can reduce the risk of disease.

Diseases & Other Problems

Diseases such as root rot, bacterial blight, and powdery mildew can occasionally affect cowpeas, especially in warm and humid conditions. To prevent these issues, it is important to maintain good garden hygiene, avoid overcrowding, and provide adequate air circulation.

Cowpeas are typically ready to harvest 70 to 90 days after planting, depending on the variety and growing conditions. The pods should be firm and plump and should snap easily when bent. The ideal time to harvest cowpeas is when the pods are still green and tender, before they become too tough and fibrous. To harvest, simply pick the pods from the plant by hand or use scissors or pruning shears. Cowpeas can be eaten fresh or dried for later use. If harvesting for dry beans, wait until the pods have turned brown and dry on the vine before harvesting.

CONSIDERATIONS:

Cowpeas are typically self-pollinating and do not require isolation. However, to prevent rare cases of cross-pollination, plant different cowpea varieties 20 feet apart or stagger planting times. Use physical barriers to isolate plants for seed-saving purposes or in areas with high cross-pollination risk.

HARVESTING SEED:

To save seeds from cowpeas, allow the pods to dry on the vine until they are brown and crispy. Remove the pods from the plant and break them open to reveal the seeds. Separate the seeds from the pod debris and spread them out in a single layer on a tray or screen to dry completely. Once the seeds are dry, store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place until you are ready to plant them the following season.

SEED LONGETIVITY:

Cowpea seeds can maintain viability for up to 3 to 5 years if stored properly in a cool, dry, and dark place.

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Customer Reviews

Based on 28 reviews
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L Wilson
jumped out of the ground

my seeds were germinating within eight days of putting them into potting soil.
Awesome strong young plants.
LW

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She Broadway ford
Excited

So happy to find purple hull peas

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Kelli DeVette
Every seed came up!

Peas are growing well, waiting to see how they produce. Packaging was so nice, the nicest I've ever received seed in, sturdy and resealable. Thanks!

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Tammy Robison
Poor Performance

Only had 20%-30% germination

Hi Tammy, thanks for your review. This year's lot of Pink-Eyed Purple Hull germinated at 98% in its most recent test, but it is always possible that something happened in transit. We will be in touch about a refund or replacement.

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Cody Davis
Awesome

Seeds arrived quickly and are growing very well

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