Southern Pea Bush Lady Finger is a treasured heirloom bush variety with tender, sweet peas and distinctive cream-colored pods with dark eyes. This compact, heat-tolerant plant produces an abundant crop in approximately 65 days. Enjoy the peas fresh from your garden, or freeze or dry the harvest for later meals.

Germination Rate: 96%. Test Date: 1/26. WILL.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%.

Why Choose Lady Finger Southern Pea?

• Heirloom variety: A traditional Southern pea for gardeners who value open-pollinated seeds.
• Tender, sweet flavor: Enjoy fresh peas or preserve the harvest by freezing or drying.
• Compact bush habit: Fits into a productive warm-season vegetable garden.
• Heat tolerant: Performs well in hot conditions and even marginal soils.
• Approximately 65 days to maturity: Harvest pods as they fill for fresh shelling.
• 200 non-GMO seeds: A generous packet for your garden.

Planting Tips for Success

• Planting time: Direct sow after the last frost when soil has warmed to at least 65°F.
• Sunlight: Choose full sun with 6–8 hours of direct light daily.
• Soil: Grow in well-drained soil. Southern peas tolerate less fertile soils; avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer.
• Depth and spacing: Sow about 1 inch deep, 3–4 inches apart in rows 24–36 inches apart; thin to about 6 inches after germination.
• Watering: Water at planting and during dry spells. Consistent moisture during flowering and pod development supports a good crop.
• Support: Compact bush plants generally need no staking.
• Inoculation: A cowpea or Southern pea inoculant may help nitrogen fixation when used according to its directions.
• Harvest: Pick filled pods for fresh peas at around 65 days, depending on growing conditions. For dry peas, leave pods to mature and dry before shelling.

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Cooking Methods

• Southern-style peas: Simmer shelled peas with onion and savory seasonings for a comforting side dish.
• Hoppin' John: Combine cooked peas with rice and seasonings.
• Pea salad: Toss cooked and cooled peas with chopped vegetables, herbs, and vinaigrette.
• Soups and stews: Use cooked fresh or dried peas in hearty dishes.
• Freezing or drying: Preserve an abundant harvest for later meals.

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Grow tender, sweet heirloom Southern peas for fresh meals and preserved harvests.

Nutritional Information

Applies to cooked Southern peas, not seeds. Approximate values per ½ cup (83 g); preparation and growing conditions may vary.

• Calories: About 100
• Total carbohydrates: About 18 g
• Dietary fiber: About 6 g
• Protein: About 7 g
• Total fat: About 0.5 g

Important Disclosures

• Variety disclaimer: Appearance and growing results can vary with soil, climate, care, and season.
• Seed storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Planting zones: Southern peas are warm-season annuals. Follow your local frost dates and soil temperatures before planting.

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