{"title":"Purple Hull Peas","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple hull peas are a classic Southern staple, prized for their rich flavor, reliable yields, and heat-loving nature. A type of cowpea, these varieties thrive in hot, dry conditions where other crops struggle, making them an excellent choice for summer gardens across much of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for their distinctive purple pods, purple hull peas are typically harvested at the green shell stage and enjoyed fresh, where their flavor is often described as richer and more complex than black-eyed peas. Plants are vigorous and productive, with many varieties offering good tolerance to drought and poor soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re growing for tradition, flavor, or resilience in the heat, our collection of purple hull peas offers time-tested varieties well suited to home gardens and market production alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pink-eyed-purple-hull-cowpea","title":"Pink-Eyed Purple Hull Pea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pink-Eyed Purple Hull Pea is an old heirloom cowpea that produces heavy yields of long purple pods containing fat, oval-shaped peas with pink \"eyes\" or hilums.  Beloved for their impressive yields and ability to produce dependably even in hot, dry weather, the purple hull pea has been a longtime favorite of gardeners across the Southern United States.  While they've yet to catch on in the North, we'd encourage all gardeners to give the Pink Eyed Purple Pea a try.  It's early maturity, heavy yields and general ease of growth, make it the perfect choice for those looking to maximize sustenance from the garden.  What's more, its dark purple hulls are easy to see and are held high on the plant for easy picking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting purple hull peas is a matter of personal preference—some prefer to shell them young, when the peas are still light green in color, while others like to let them dry so that they can stored as a dry good, eliminating the need for canning or freezing. In either case, the preparation is similar, with the peas being slow boiled with salt, pepper, and the cook's preferred cut of pork (usually bacon, hocks, or salt pork).  Before we had kids, we would sometimes add a bit of cayenne for some extra kick, but our little ones protest, so these days we go the mild route.  It's still delicious, especially with a side of cornbread.  Approximately 75 to 85 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pink-Eyed Purple Hull","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071943078137,"sku":"CO-00-005","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz Bulk (~550 Seeds)","offer_id":44071943176441,"sku":"CO-00-005BULK","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/pink-eyed-purple-hull-cowpea-seeds-42936953045241.jpg?v=1726318168"},{"product_id":"knuckle-purple-hull","title":"Knuckle Purple Hull Pea","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnuckle Purple Hull is an heirloom variety of crowder pea produced by the Alabama Agricultural Research Station and released in 1958.  Vigorous, bushy plants produce an abundance of mottled purple pods held high above the plants for easy picking.   Pods grow 6 to 9 inches long, enclosing large, tightly packed peas, which gives the pods a knuckle-like appearance as they fill out.  The crowder-type peas have a buff coloring at fresh shell stage and turn brown at maturity.  Knuckle Purple Hull is a popular variety for freezing and also suitable for canning or dry storage.  Extremely heat and drought tolerant.  Harvests begin approximately 65 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knuckle Purple Hull","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071599046905,"sku":"CO-00-012","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4oz Bulk (~630 Seeds)","offer_id":44869807571193,"sku":"CO-00-012BULK","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/knuckle-purple-hull-seeds-39649617019129.jpg?v=1700356395"},{"product_id":"mississippi-purple-hull","title":"Mississippi Purple Hull Pea","description":"\u003cp\u003eMississippi Purple Hull Pea is a reliable crowder-type cowpea introduced in 1973 by the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. Bred for both home gardeners and Southern growers, this variety quickly became a favorite for its dependable yields and excellent eating quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous and highly disease-resistant, showing strong tolerance to root-knot nematodes, bacterial blight, and Fusarium wilt—issues that often plague other pea varieties. Mature pods feature beautiful deep purple hulls, making them easy to spot among the foliage, and shell out to reveal plump, flavorful crowder peas with rich, traditional Southern taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and heat-tolerant, Mississippi Purple Hull Pea is well-suited for summer gardens and thrives even under challenging conditions. Whether enjoyed fresh, frozen, or dried, this disease-resistant classic continues to reward gardeners with abundant yields and the timeless flavor of Southern field peas.  Harvests begin approximately 60 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mississippi Purple Hull","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":46789488050425,"sku":"CO-00-016","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz Bulk (~640 Seeds)","offer_id":46789488083193,"sku":"CO-00-016BULK","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/mississippi-purple-hull-pea-seeds-1236938147.jpg?v=1778092570"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/collections\/MississippiPurpleHull_4_c.jpg?v=1778085236","url":"https:\/\/www.threshseed.com\/collections\/purple-hull-peas.oembed","provider":"Thresh Seed Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}