Quickpick Pinkeye Southern Pea
Price: $2.95
SKU: 33009211Southern Pea (Cowpea)
'Quickpick Pinkeye' is resistant to Cowpea Blackeye Mosaic Virus and was bred at the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station. Introduced in 1997, PVP was awarded in 2001 and expired in February of 2021. Each ounce is approximately 150 seeds.
Sow seeds directly outdoors as soon as soil temperatures reach 70F. Optimal germination occurs between 75 to 95F. Plant ½ to one inch deep, 1 to 2 seeds every two inches. Keep moist until germination. Thin to one plant every 3 to 6 inches in rows spaced 24 to 36 inches apart. Irrigation is normally not necessary as they are renowned for their ability to grow under harsh conditions. For improved germination of hard seed, soak in warm water for four hours just prior to sowing.
Customer Reviews:
By Becki McDermott on May 15, 2017
Over the years, I've looked for that pea that my parents grew, but hadn't had any luck. This pea ticks all the boxes. Prolific, beautiful upright plants, and one of the tastiest purplehulls we've ever had. The pods are long and full of big peas. Planted two short experimental rows in 2016 to see if they would do well in our neck of the woods. This year, we've dedicated six, 24 foot rows to them. This will be our go to pea from now on!
By Irma Lewis on September 12, 2015
This is my first experience growing cowpeas and I am delighted with them. They grew well in the Florida summer heat, with no fertilizer or watering (well, we did get a lot of rain). Today, early September, I picked my first beans. I ate them green, not dried, along with a few immature pods as snap beans. I added to boiling water and simmered for five minutes. The taste was sweet and flavorful! Each pod had 10 to 12 peas.
By Jim Stephens on February 27, 2014
We purchased Quickpick Pinkeye Southern Pea twice last year, first we got 2- 1/4 lb pkgs, then ordered another 1/4 lb pkg to plant later. Had a wonderful crop and are still enjoying them. They are delicious! Planted easily, harvested easily, canned beautifully. They were so good, we have decided to plant more this year!
