Mississippi Purple Cowpea

Name: Mississippi Purple Cowpea
Brand: Mary's Heirloom Seeds
Price: 2.5 USD
Availability: InStock

$ 2.50

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Check out Mary's Comprehensive Planting Guide for detailed planting info.

Storing seeds prior to use: seeds should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight for optimal germination.

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60 days. Vigna unguiculata

'Mississippi Purple' is a brown crowder type cowpea. The plants are semi-vining in growth habit setting pods early and concentrated, slightly above the plant, making the task of picking easier.

Plants grow 24"H semi-erect with semi-compact foliage and Lavender flowers.

At the dry stage, the pods are purple then brown. Pods contain about 14 seeds and mature over a short time.

Contains 40 heirloom seeds

NEW ARRIVAL for 2023

How to Grow: Sow seed 1 in. deep, 2 in. apart in rows 3-6 ft. apart, thinning to 4 in. apart. Southern peas have cultural requirements similar to beans. They need warmer soil, so wait until 3-4 weeks after last frost to plant. Need full sun and a warm growing season. For best results provide a well-drained soil, with pH in the range of 5.5-6.5.

The ability of southern peas to grow in poor soil is quite remarkable--many varieties are also used as cover crops--and they are relatively free of insects and disease in the Mid-Atlantic.

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The shape of these guys is fun! The pods are light for their size and each is unique in color. I didn’t get a great harvest but I had them in a container. I will grow them again next season in a bed.

The flowers smell so amazing!

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Mississippi Purple Cowpea

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