California Blackeye Pea Cowpea

70 days. An old standard variety with vigorous, high-yielding vines. Originating in Africa, cowpeas are easy to grow and are very popular in the southern U.S. This ancient crop was popular with Thomas Jefferson in the 1770s.

• 70 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/2 to 1"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 4-6" 
• Frost Hardy: No
• Vigna unguiculata

Growing Tips: Soak seeds overnight, direct seed into warm soil in sunny location after last spring frost. Tolerates heat, drought, humidity, but best with ample moisture. Trellis to conserve space.