Description
50 Seeds Iron and Clay Cowpeas are a delicious tan, black-eyed cowpeas with a rich history. Originally brought to the U.S. by enslaved African Americans, Iron and Clay peas sustained newly freed African Americans after the Civil War according to George Washington Carver’s 1908 Cookbook of Field Pea Recipes. A cross between Iron cowpeas, which grew well in red soil, and Clay cowpeas, which grew well in clay, Iron and Clay cowpeas can grow well in almost any soil condition with little irrigation. Drought-tolerant, these are excellent for growing in the heat and can yield 3-4 harvests a year. Produces purple flowers and 8-inch pods with peas made up of over 25% protein, delicious braised, boiled, or fried. Excellent for canning or freezing. Species: Cowpea, Iron and Clay Cowpea (Field Pea) Plant Size: 2-4 Feet Tall Days to Germinate: 7-14 Days to Harvest: 100 Germination Rate: 85% Test Date: 7/21 Lifespan: Annual Country of Origin: United States Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade Seeds Packed For: 2022 Planting Instructions: Soak overnight in warm water for 8-12 hours, no more than 24-hours. Plant 1 inch in soil after danger of frost has passed in Spring whenever air temperatures are reliably above 70F and soil temperatures are above 60F. Within-Row Spacing: 2-6 inches Between-Row Spacing: 2 1/2-3 feet
CottageGarden SMITH –
I’ve not sowed, yet, any of the seeds I ordered from this site. The rate is based on the initial excellent customer service.
As soon as I see results after the sprouting of seeds, I’ll determine immediately the quality of the product.
Thanks to the seller for the important detail when shipped the order, it added a gift of pollinator’s seeds that will help tremendously in the yield of my vegetables.
CottageGarden SMITH –
I’ve not sowed, yet, any of the seeds I ordered from this site. The rate is based on the initial excellent customer service.
As soon as I see results after the sprouting of seeds, I’ll determine immediately the quality of the product.
Thanks to the seller for the important detail when shipped the order, it added a gift of pollinator’s seeds that will help tremendously in the yield of my vegetables.
Pat –
Seeds arrived very quickly. I’m excited to sow them and see if they’ll survive my tender ministration. Everything is in order. I even got a free little gift of tatsoi mustard seeds, so I’ll have to plant that too and ensure that everyone eats their greens!
Sonia Goldberg –
Planting these today! Thank you so much for the free carrot to try!!! Will be buying more seeds soon! Thanks for everything! Highly recommend!!