72 days. [This crop came from Africa through forced migration and was later cultivated by enslaved Black people at Monticello.] Once the standard for southern peas, this variety is drought-tolerant and will grow in almost all soils. 5 ft. vines produce extended harvests of 7-9 in. green pods. Small seeds are light brown with dark speckles, good eaten green or dried. Small packet has about 85 seeds.
Packet: 14 g (1/2 oz) unless stated (approx. 43-135 seeds, depending on variety) sows 8-22 feet.
Whippoorwill Southern Peas (Cowpea)
SKU: 754917801426
$3.85Price
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Source: Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
Photo Credit: Southern Exposure Seed Exchange

