Pink Eyed Purple Hulled Cowpea Seed (vigna unguiculata) Southern Pea

A Southern Classic, Straight from the Garden

There's something deeply satisfying about pulling a long, vivid purple pod from the vine and knowing dinner is just minutes away. The Pink Eyed Purple Hulled Cowpea is a time-honored heirloom Southern pea — heavy-yielding, heat-tolerant, and as beautiful in the garden as it is on the plate.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 🌿 Ready in just 48 days — one of the fastest-producing cowpeas available
• ☀️ Thrives in heat and humidity — outperforms snap beans in hot Southern summers
• 🫘 Heavy yields of long purple pods filled with creamy white peas with a distinctive dark pink eye
• 🌱 Vigorous vines, 3–3½ feet with runners — pods held close for easy picking
• 🍽️ Incredibly versatile — eat whole when young, shell fresh, or dry for long-term storage
• 📦 ~170 seeds per oz — excellent germination and value

A True Heirloom with Deep Roots

Cowpeas are among the oldest cultivated crops on earth, originating in Africa alongside pearl millet and sorghum before spreading across the globe. Known by many names — crowder pea, black-eyed pea, southern pea — this legume has fed generations and remains a cornerstone of Southern cooking and sustainable gardening alike.

From Vine to Table

Watch the pods transform from pale green to brilliant purple as they ripen. Shell them fresh for a sweet, earthy flavor, or let them dry completely on the vine for a pantry staple that stores beautifully all winter long.

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