{"title":"Southern Pea Seeds","description":"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sowtrueseed.mom\/pages\/vegetable-seeds\"\u003eVegetable Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSouthern peas are a large family of legumes, also commonly called field peas, black-eyed peas, crowder peas and cowpeas. This highly nutritious legume is prized for its easy growing habits and dependable storage. Native to Africa, they are a staple in diets around the world including large parts of Asia, Latin America, and the American South. They can be eaten fresh or dried and are a main ingredient in Hoppin’ John, along with greens and rice. Harvest when pods are plump and filled out for cooking immediately or allow pods to dry on the vine before harvesting for long term storage. Nutrients: Protein, vitamins A, C, B6, folate (very high), thiamin, riboflavin.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompanions: \u003c\/strong\u003ecelery, chicory, parsley, eggplant, turnip, lettuce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntagonists:\u003c\/strong\u003e none known.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pinkeye-purple-hull","title":"Southern Pea Seeds - Pinkeye Purple Hull","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnavailable for 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world's most popular Southern Pea! Pinkeye Purple Hull Southern Peas produce heavy yields of purple pods that contain creamy colored peas with maroon eyes. Bush-like plant is self-supporting if planted thickly. Excellent for drying, canning, and fresh eating. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Pea -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32950481289293,"sku":"118-006-1-C","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Cowpea_Pinkeye_Purple_Hull_CD.jpg?v=1610476050"},{"product_id":"california-blackeye","title":"Southern Pea Seeds - California Blackeye","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEIRLOOM. The constant productivity of these peas will certainly earn them a permanent place in your garden! Vines are resistant to wilt and nematodes. The peas have a delicious flavor, either fresh or dried.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Pea -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32969616818253,"sku":"118-007-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Cowpea_California_Black_Eyed_CD.jpeg?v=1610476050"},{"product_id":"mississippi-silver","title":"Southern Pea Seeds - Mississippi Silver","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnavailable for 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEIRLOOM. This Southern favorite produces heavy yields of six inch long silvery pale green pods that produce large brown cowpeas. Easy-to-pick, disease resistant and well adapted to hot \u0026amp; humid climates. --The Mississippi Silver Southern Pea, also known as the Mississippi Silver Hull Bean is part of the Slow Foods Ark of Taste! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Pea -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38329384665257,"sku":"118-005-1-C","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Cowpea_Mississippi_Silver_CD.jpg?v=1610476051"},{"product_id":"piggot-pea","title":"Southern Pea Seeds - Piggot Pea","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEIRLOOM. From seed stock originally obtained from the Bradshaw Collection at Clemson University, this lovely field pea is very productive and showed good drought resistance in our trials. This vining-type variety dates to the 1850's when the Piggott Family grew these peas in Washington Parish, LA and jealously guarded their seed stock of what they and their neighbors considered the best tasting field pea around. Try them and you will agree!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSMALL FARM GROWN by Tupelo Farm and Garden in Edwardsville, IL\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Pea -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6904989974570,"sku":"118-009-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Cowpea_Piggot_Pea_CD.jpg?v=1610476056"},{"product_id":"southern-pea-seeds-chicken-n-dumpling","title":"Southern Pea Seeds - Chicken n' Dumpling","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEIRLOOM. Chicken n' Dumpling southern pea seeds came to us from Dr. James Kibler of Ballylee Farms. The variety is also known as \"Ham and Gravy,\" so named for its distinct red and cream-colored markings. These peas are absolutely delicious! The plants are vining type and will need trellising. This specific seed stock was preserved by John Wheeler of Pomaria, SC and passed to Jim Kibler in 2016.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLot 192-1 has a germination rate that is below federal standard. The packet weight has been increased to 24 grams. Please be sure to sow these seeds heavily. 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Grows happily on a four foot fence or trellis, and shells very easily for a small bean. Flavor is rich, meaty, and not grainy at all. Sure to be a favorite!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSMALL FARM GROWN by Tupelo Farm and Garden in Edwardsville, IL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Pea -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37923862413481,"sku":"118-014-1-C","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Cowpea_White_Rice__cowpeas.jpg?v=1626974442"},{"product_id":"southern-pea-seeds-mississippi-pinkeye","title":"Southern Pea Seeds - Mississippi Pinkeye 2","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBush-type plants produce heavy yields of pods that turn deep purple as they mature. More cold-tolerant than many varieties, and resistant to fusarium and root-knot nematode.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Pea -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41700302979241,"sku":"118-015-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/mississippipinkeye.jpg?v=1639772196"},{"product_id":"southern-pea-seeds-florida-conch-pea-bush","title":"Southern Pea Seeds - Florida Conch Pea, Bush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEIRLOOM. This now-rare Southern pea arrived in north Florida in the late 19th century, probably from the West Indies. Its tiny white seeds quickly became prized for their excellent flavor, delicate texture, and short cooking time. The first conch peas probably had a vining habit, and a strain of this type still exists, but ours are a bush type developed somewhat later as vining peas fell out of favor. They retain the same excellent culinary quality as their vining predecessors. This strain has been maintained by the Appalachain Seed Growers Collective in Western North Carolina for several years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlorida Conch Peas should be direct seeded in a location with full sun after all danger of frost has passed. “Shellies” will be ready in about 63 days, dry peas in about 70 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 gram packets contains a minimum of 90 seeds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSMALL FARM GROWN by Spiderweb Acre Farm in Leicester, NC, a member of the Appalachian Seed Growers Collective. A portion of proceeds from each packet benefits the Collective's efforts to increase seed production capacity in Southern Appalachia and breed varieties that thrive in our region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Pea -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43000060543145,"sku":"118-016-1-C","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/IMG_7361.jpg?v=1680640235"},{"product_id":"southern-pea-seeds-dimpled-brown-crowder","title":"Southern Pea Seeds - Dimpled Brown Crowder","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bush type plants are prolific yielders of large pods that each contain 12 to 15 seeds. “Crowder” means the peas are tightly packed together in the pod, giving them their distinctive flattened, dimpled shape. Ideal for freezing, canning, and drying. Dry pods will be ready in about 80 days, though fresh “shellies” can be picked sooner, once the peas have filled out the pod but the pod is still green.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 gram packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Pea -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43102055465129,"sku":"118-017-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/files\/14.png?v=1751482738"},{"product_id":"southern-pea-seeds-blue-goose","title":"Southern Pea Seeds - Blue Goose","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHEIRLOOM. Blue Goose southern peas stood out from a trial of over 30 varieties from the USDA seed bank conducted by local Swannanoa, NC legume expert Mark Dempsey. 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