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Pinkeye Purple Hull Bush Cowpea Bean Seeds
Pinkeye Purple Hull Bush Cowpea Bean Seeds
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Product Details
Product Details
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
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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.
- Holly C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 15, 2025Black Eyed Peas Galore!
This is a very productive plant! It will keep growing and producing. Like others mentioned, it grows so much that it develops vine-like behavior. I'm glad I trellised it! I've been picking the pods to eat the beans fresh, and they are incredibly tasty as well! The third pic is from my first harvest - nearly half a pound of pods from a 4 sq ft space!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningAug 15, 2025Hey Holly,
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing experience with our Pinkeye Purple Hull Bush Cowpea Bean Seeds! We're so happy to hear about that incredible productivity - nearly half a pound from just 4 square feet is impressive. You're so smart to have trellised them - many growers are surprised by just how vigorous and vine-like these "bush" beans can get when they're really thriving. It sounds like you've got a continuous harvest ahead of you with more pods coming. Your success story just makes our day! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Denise B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 18, 20245 Stars
Great cow pea!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Marsha T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 14, 20245 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 - Susan S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 10, 2025Easy to grow!
These make green, lush plants and beautiful, purple pods. Taste great, too!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Markita T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 27, 2025Great!
I’m a new gardener making a container garden . These seeds did not disappoint! I’m so happy with all the seeds I bought!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningSep 29, 2025Hey Markita T.,
What a fantastic review and congratulations on your new gardening adventure! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your Pinkeye Purple Hull Bush Cowpea Bean Seeds didn't disappoint - that's such an exciting way to start your container gardening journey!
Your success with these cowpeas really highlights what makes them such a perfect choice for container growing! The bush variety is ideal for pots and planters since they don't need trellising like pole beans, and they're incredibly productive in smaller spaces. There's something so satisfying about choosing varieties that work beautifully with your specific growing setup, especially when you're just starting out and learning what thrives in containers.
We love that you're happy with all the seeds you bought! That kind of across-the-board success shows you made some really smart variety choices for your container garden. Pinkeye Purple Hull cowpeas are such reliable performers - they handle heat well, produce abundantly, and those purple-hulled pods make harvesting so easy since you can see exactly when they're ready.
Your enthusiasm as a new gardener is absolutely wonderful! There's nothing quite like that feeling when your first seed choices turn out to be winners and everything starts thriving exactly like you hoped. Container gardening opens up so many possibilities, and it sounds like you're off to an amazing start.
Your positive experience will be so encouraging for other new gardeners who are considering container growing but aren't sure which varieties will give them the best results!
Keep on growing 🌻️
