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Pinkeye Purple Hull Bush Cowpea Bean Seeds

Pinkeye Purple Hull Bush Cowpea Bean Seeds

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~25.0 g (~100 seeds)
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Pinkeye Purple Hull' are productive, compact, 2'-tall plants that don't need to be staked, and produce prolifically in drier conditions than other beans. Cowpeas, also called crowder peas, are very nutritious, low in fat and high in fiber and protein. Serve with cooked greens, ham hocks, and rice for a traditional Southern dish, or add to your favorite soup or stew. 62 days for fresh; 90 for dry cowpeas.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 62–90 days

Family: Fabaceae

Type: Shelling Bean (Learn More)

Native: Africa

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 24" tall, bushy plants

Variety Info: Cylindrical, 6" long pods produced on crown of plant. Medium to large cream-colored seed with a red or maroon "eye".

Attributes: Frost Sensitive

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 65°F, ideally 70°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 7 to 14 days up to 80 days before your average first fall frost date. NOTE: In very hot summer areas, skip sowing as high heat approaches; temperatures consistently above 90°F will prevent beans from forming.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended; bean seedlings are sensitive to root disturbance.

Days to Emerge: 6–12 days

Seed Depth: 1"

Seed Spacing: 1 seed every 3"–4"

Row Spacing: 24"–36"

Thinning: Not requried

Growing Info

Harvesting: For fresh, tasty cowpeas, shell seeds or enjoy in pod about 60 days after sowing, when peas just start to swell in the pod; seeds will be developed but not hard at this point. For dried beans, wait until the pods are dry and straw-colored to harvest. Young foliage is also edible and enjoyed like spinach. At season's end, plants are great compost material if they are disease-free.

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  • Denise B.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 18, 2024
    5 Stars

    Great cow pea!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Marsha T.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 14, 2024
    5 Stars

    The purple hull beans grew well and have produced a bounty of beans that are currently drying on the vine. Already received new packages for next year.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • Vic
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Apr 18, 2025
    5 Stars

    Beautiful artwork on the packet with tons of easy to understand information. Looking forward to seeing them grow.

  • Derek
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 2, 2025
    5 Stars

    Awesome seeds

  • Judith
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 11, 2024
    5 Stars

    Good quality and package arrived on time.