Monday, December 29, 2008

How to Grow Black-eyed Peas from Seed

COWPEAS, PINKEYE PURPLE HULL
Mature pods grow in bunches for easy picking. When ready for shelling, long pods are deep purple-green and peas are cream-colored with pink or purple eyes. Bushy plants produce heavy crops. This packet will plant approximately a 20 foot row.

Days to Germination...7 - 10
Days to Harvest..........85 - 85
Planting Depth...........1 -1
Plant Spacing.............3 - 3
Spacing Rows.............36 Inches - 36 Inches
Preserve By................Canning & Drying

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Sow directly in garden in full sun after soil warms. Plant 2 seeds every 3 inches. Thin to 1 plant every 3 inches when they have 4 leaves. Keep soil moist to encourage growth.

PLANTING INFO/DIRECTIONS
For healthy vines, don't plant southern peas on the same ground year after year. For dried peas, let the pods mature and dry on the vines. Recommended for warm climate areas.

Planting Zone Map:

  • Yellow = June
  • Blue = May - June
  • Pink = April - June
  • Green = March - August

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