California Black Eyed Pea

$4.00

An enduring staple with a rich global history, the California Black Eyed Pea is a vigorous, high-yielding variety that traces its roots to Africa. Grown by Thomas Jefferson in the 1770s, this ancient crop has long been beloved in Southern cuisine. Its productive vines not only offer an abundance of flavorful peas but also tender, nutritious greens perfect for cooking. Easy to grow and deeply resilient, it remains a favorite for tradition and taste alike.

  • 70 days

  • Full Sun

  • Sprouts in 7-14 Days

  • Seed Depth: 1/2 to 1"

  • Ideal Temperature: 75-95 F

  • Plant Spacing: 4-6" 

  • Frost Hardy: No

  • Vigna unguiculata

An enduring staple with a rich global history, the California Black Eyed Pea is a vigorous, high-yielding variety that traces its roots to Africa. Grown by Thomas Jefferson in the 1770s, this ancient crop has long been beloved in Southern cuisine. Its productive vines not only offer an abundance of flavorful peas but also tender, nutritious greens perfect for cooking. Easy to grow and deeply resilient, it remains a favorite for tradition and taste alike.

  • 70 days

  • Full Sun

  • Sprouts in 7-14 Days

  • Seed Depth: 1/2 to 1"

  • Ideal Temperature: 75-95 F

  • Plant Spacing: 4-6" 

  • Frost Hardy: No

  • Vigna unguiculata

Originally grown in Hendricks County, these plants thrive without any chemical intervention. Locally saved seeds adapt better to our soil, climate, and moisture levels than seeds sourced from distant environments, ensuring stronger, more resilient plants.

All of the seeds we grow and sell come from heirloom varieties that are open-pollinated and completely non-GMO. Our seed-saving process is done entirely by hand, without the use of machines, so you may find bits of plant material and chaff mixed in.

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