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Grow a vigorous and productive Purple Hull Pinkeye Cowpea, a beloved southern favorite known for its distinctive purple-shelled pods and pink-eyed seeds. This bush-type cowpea is heat-tolerant and thrives in warm climates, making it ideal for home gardens and small farms. Perfect for fresh eating, shelling, or as a nutritious cover crop that enriches soil nitrogen.
Common Name: Purple Hull Pinkeye
Type: Bush-type Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)
Growth Habit: Vigorous, compact bush
Pods: Purple hull with pink eyes
Climate: Warm-season, drought-tolerant
Uses: Fresh consumption, drying, cover crop, soil improvement
Planting Time: Late spring after last frost
Harvest Time: 60–90 days from planting
Enjoy the rich flavor and soil benefits of this versatile southern heirloom variety.
✓ A useful choice for productive home gardens
✓ Fits raised beds, garden rows, or container growing when suitable
✓ Supports fresh seasonal harvests from seed
✓ Easy to plan into common vegetable garden rotations
✓ Great for gardeners who enjoy growing food at home
Sow Pinkeye Purple Hull Cowpea in spring, summer at about 1 in. deep. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, usually 7-10 days.
Grow in full sun and space plants about 4-6 in. apart for airflow and harvest access.
Expect maturity in about 50-90 days, with timing varying by weather, soil temperature, and local growing conditions.
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