{"product_id":"bean-bush-california-black-eye-cowpeas","title":"Bean Seeds - Bush - California Black-Eye (Cowpeas)","description":"\u003cp\u003e75 days from seed to harvest. Cowpeas Seeds were first domesticated in Africa, where sixty six percent of the world’s production still occurs. These garden vegetables are very tolerant of and do well in dry, sandy soil and hot temperatures. In addition to not needing much water, cowpea plants can regulate nitrogen in the soil, making this a very self-sufficient garden vegetable. The beans have a sweet flavor and creamy texture which is well liked in many parts of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing California Balck-Eye Bush Bean (cowpeas) Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Vigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e cowpeas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-90 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be bush or upright with pole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susceptible to thrips, root rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant is green with green and brown pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet flavor with a creamy texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 g Packet - Approx 90 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 1,400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 7,000‬ Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Approximately 35,000‬ Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo start growing cowpeas, sow the seeds directly outdoors, one inch deep in sandy soil. Leave two to three inches between plants, with twenty four inches between rows. Gently firm the soil, and lightly water. Be sure not to overwater the seeds, as roots that stay wet can become rotted. One inch of water each week will be enough. Maintain the weeds that may grow around the plant; these will compete with the plant for nutrients, so it’s best to regularly remove these. When the pods are well filled out, they are ready to be picked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Blackeye beans, Cowpeas, Southern peas, Crowder peas, Jhudunga, Barboti Kolai, Alasande, Lobhia, Bura, Chola, Chowla, and Chawali, these seeds have many different names and produce cream-colored or greenish-purple colored pods three to six inches long. They contain fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. They are also high in Vitamins A, C, and B6. Black-eyed peas have been shown to improve heart and brain health when eaten regularly. Black eyed peas can be canned, frozen or allowed to dry on the plant for later use. If you dry the peas for storage, first let the pods dry on the plant. Pick the pods and remove the peas. Store bean seeds in a sealed jar in a cool dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"30 g Packet","offer_id":35361678164130,"sku":"48433","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":35361678196898,"sku":"30569","price":8.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":35361678229666,"sku":"30570","price":20.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lb","offer_id":35361678262434,"sku":"30572","price":63.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/6706\/0898\/products\/bush-bean-california-black-eye-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1595856338","url":"https:\/\/bestchoiceproducts13-com.myshopify.com\/products\/bean-bush-california-black-eye-cowpeas","provider":"bestchoiceproducts13.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}