Outsidepride cowpea seeds (Vigna Unguiculata) are heat and drought-tolerant annual plants that thrive in USDA Zones 5-10, making them ideal for cover crops, food plots, and forage. These nutrient-rich legumes grow between 24-36 inches tall and can improve soil fertility while providing forage for wildlife such as deer, pheasants, turkeys, quail, and farm animals like cattle, hogs, and poultry. Cowpeas prefer well-drained soils with a pH between 6.0-7.0 and full sun to partial shade environments. Despite being perennials in warmer climates, they are typically grown as annuals in the Midwest. It is available in 4 different sizes to suit your gardening needs.
Cow peas are incredibly versatile and can thrive in various regions with the right care. For a fun planting adventure, sow the seeds outdoors after the last frost date and prepare the soil by loosening it and clearing away debris. Smooth out the soil and plant the seeds at a rate of 30-90 pounds per acre, burying them 1/2 to 1 inch deep. These sun-loving plants prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Enjoy the excitement of harvesting the pods young for fresh, tender beans, or let them dry on the plant for delicious dried beans.
Pure Cowpea Seeds
Our pure cowpeas seeds offer high-quality options ideal for enhancing soil nitrogen levels because they are carefully selected and tested to ensure superior germination rates and robust growth. These cowpeas are carefully selected to ensure a rich, productive crop, perfect for gardeners and farmers aiming to improve soil health.
GMO-Free
Our Cowpeas for planting are proudly GMO-free, ensuring a natural growth process without genetic modifications. This commitment to purity means you can plant with confidence, knowing your crops are cultivated from seeds that adhere to the highest standards of natural farming. Enjoy the benefits of robust, healthy plants and productive agricultural practice.
USDA Zones 5-10 Adaptive
Adaptable to USDA Zones 5-10, our cowpeas, seeds for planting, thrive in a wide range of climates, making them a versatile choice for various regions. These cowpea seeds are designed to perform well in different soil types and weather conditions. Whether you're in a cooler northern region or a warmer southern zone, our cowpeas seeds will adapt and flourish.
Fresh and Viable Product
Our cowpea seeds for planting are fresh and viable, ensuring high germination rates for successful planting. Each batch is tested for quality, offering you the best chance for a bountiful harvest. By choosing our cowpeas, seeds for planting, you are investing in a product that promises vigorous growth and robust plants.
Our cowpea seeds support greener agriculture by enhancing soil health and fostering biodiversity conservation. By incorporating cowpeas into your planting routine, you contribute to environmental health, ensuring a better farming practice. These versatile seeds improve soil structure and fertility, supporting a balanced ecosystem. Whether you're planting black-eyed peas, purple hull peas, or other cowpea varieties, our seeds promote a healthier, more resilient agricultural system.
This plant is considered high-protein forage because cowpeas are rich in essential nutrients, particularly protein, which is vital for the growth and health of both humans and livestock. The leaves and beans of cowpeas provide a balanced and nutritious diet, making them an excellent source of protein. Additionally, cowpeas are safe for consumption by both humans and animals, as they are naturally non-toxic and free from harmful substances, ensuring a healthy and beneficial addition to diets and feed.
Cowpeas (Vigna Unguiculata) - Cowpeas grow 24 - 36 inches tall and are very heat and drought tolerant. They are very hardy, making them an excellent choice for food plots in the southern United States. Deer, pheasant, turkey, quail and other wildlife eagerly seek out the foliage and grain produced by cowpeas as they grow to maturity. Other animals such as: cattle, hogs, poultry, goats and other upland game birds will also enjoy feeding on cowpeas.
Cowpeas are the most heat loving legume found in the United States. They thrive in hot, moist climates, but are also very drought tolerant. Adapted to a wide range of soil types. Commonly used by farmers for silage and as a cover crop, but also widely planted as a high protein forage. Cowpeas are adapted to a wide range of soils, but prefers well drained soils with a pH between 6.0 - 7.0. Like all cowpeas, they can be consumed by humans in the form of snap beans and dry beans.
Cowpeas are perennial in USDA Zones 7 - 10, but are often grown in the midwest as an annual in USDA Zone 5 and 6.
Seeding Rate: 30 - 90 lbs per acre Planting Depth: 1/2 - 1 inch deep
