Southern Pea Bush California Blackeye is a familiar heirloom Southern pea prized for its rich, subtly sweet flavor and hearty texture. Compact plants, about 16–18 inches tall, produce abundant 6–8 inch pods with creamy seeds marked by a dark eye. Enjoy tender shelled peas fresh or let pods dry for storage. This drought-tolerant variety matures in approximately 70 days.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 11/25. WILL.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%.

Why Choose California Blackeye Southern Pea?

• Recognizable heirloom: Creamy peas with the classic dark eye.
• Versatile harvest: Shell tender pods for fresh cooking or allow them to dry for storage.
• Rich flavor: Subtly sweet peas with a satisfying, hearty texture.
• Compact plants: Upright to semi-spreading growth, approximately 16–18 inches tall.
• Heat and drought tolerance: A useful choice for warm-season gardens.
• Approximately 70 days to maturity: Harvest timing varies with growing conditions.
• 200 non-GMO seeds: A generous packet for your garden.

Planting Tips for Success

• When to plant: Direct sow after frost danger passes and soil reaches at least 65°F.
• Sunlight: Choose full sun, ideally 6–8 hours of direct light per day.
• Soil: Plant in well-drained soil; avoid excess nitrogen fertilizer because Southern peas can fix nitrogen.
• Depth and spacing: Sow about 1 inch deep, 3–4 inches apart in rows 24–36 inches apart. Thin to roughly 6 inches after sprouting.
• Watering: Water after sowing and during dry spells, especially during flowering and pod formation.
• Support: Compact bush growth generally needs no staking.
• Harvest: Pick filled pods for fresh shelling. For dried peas, allow mature pods to dry before shelling and storing.

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Cooking Methods

• Southern-style peas: Simmer shelled peas with onion and savory seasonings.
• Hoppin' John: Pair cooked blackeye peas with rice, onion, and herbs.
• Pea salad: Toss cooled cooked peas with fresh vegetables and vinaigrette.
• Soups and stews: Add fully cooked peas for hearty texture.
• Dried peas: Store shelled dry peas for later cooking.

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Nutritional Information

Applies to cooked Southern peas, not seeds. Approximate values per ½ cup (83 g); preparation 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: Plant appearance and results vary with climate, soil, and care.
• Seed storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.
• Planting zones: Southern peas are warm-season annuals. Follow local frost dates and soil temperatures.

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