Bring a Southern garden favorite to your table with Lady Finger Bush Southern Peas. This heirloom cowpea variety offers tender, sweet peas on compact, heat-tolerant plants, making it a practical choice for warm-season vegetable beds. Picture shelling a fresh harvest for a pot of savory peas, then setting aside part of the crop for later meals.

Expect fresh-shelling harvests in approximately 65 days, depending on weather and care. Pick filled pods for fresh peas, or allow selected pods to mature fully for drying. Each packet contains 200 non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds.

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

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%.

Why Choose Lady Finger Southern Peas?

• Tender, sweet flavor: Freshly shelled peas make a satisfying foundation for simple sides, rice dishes, and soups.
• Compact bush habit: Grow a productive shelling crop without planning a tall climbing structure. Allow enough space for airflow and easy picking.
• Warm-season performance: Heat tolerance makes Southern peas a useful option after cool-season crops have finished, provided moisture and growing conditions remain suitable.
• Fresh or preserved harvest: Enjoy fresh peas promptly, freeze using appropriate blanching guidance, or harvest fully mature dry peas.
• Approximately 65 days: Use this estimate to plan fresh-shelling harvests, allowing extra time for dry seed production.
• Open-pollinated heirloom: Reserve healthy, fully mature pods for seed saving and store only thoroughly dried seed.

Planting Tips for Success

• Wait for warmth: Direct sow after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed to at least 65°F. Cold, wet soil can slow establishment.
• Choose full sun: Provide six to eight hours of direct light daily, avoiding shaded areas and waterlogged soil.
• Prepare the bed: Use well-drained soil and incorporate compost as needed. Southern peas tolerate less fertile soils, but drainage and weed control still matter.
• Sow and thin: Plant about 1 inch deep, 3 to 4 inches apart in rows 24 to 36 inches apart. Thin to approximately 6 inches, following packet guidance.
• Consider inoculation: A cowpea-compatible inoculant may support nitrogen fixation, especially where cowpeas have not been grown before. Follow the manufacturer's directions.
• Water consistently: Keep soil moist during germination and provide water during dry spells. Flowering and pod filling are especially important times to avoid moisture stress.
• Feed moderately: Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, which can favor leaves over pods. Use soil-test guidance rather than automatically adding fertilizer.
• Manage weeds: Weed carefully while plants are young and mulch after establishment, keeping mulch away from stems.
• Support only when needed: Bush plants generally need no staking. Add light support if wind or plant growth makes access difficult.
• Harvest for your purpose: Pick plump, filled pods for fresh shelling. For dry peas or planting seed, let pods mature and dry, gathering them before weather damage or splitting causes losses.

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Cooking Methods

• Southern-style simmering: Cook harvested, shelled peas with onion and savory seasonings until tender for a comforting side dish.
• Rice dishes: Pair cooked peas with rice, peppers, and herbs for a Hoppin' John-inspired meal.
• Pea salads: Cool cooked peas promptly, then toss with chopped vegetables and vinaigrette for a chilled dish.
• Soups and stews: Add cooked peas to hearty dishes. Dry peas need appropriate preparation and thorough cooking before serving.
• Preserving the harvest: Use recommended blanching methods before freezing fresh peas. Dry mature peas thoroughly and protect stored harvests from moisture.

Order Lady Finger Southern Pea Seeds Today

Grow tender heirloom Southern peas for fresh meals and preserved harvests with a packet of 200 seeds.

Nutritional Information

General approximate cooked Southern pea reference values per 1/2 cup, about 83 grams. These describe harvested peas, not planting seeds, and are not a Lady Finger-specific analysis.

• Calories: About 100.
• Total Carbohydrates: About 18 grams.
• Dietary Fiber: About 6 grams.
• Protein: About 7 grams.
• Total Fat: About 0.5 gram.

Values vary with growing conditions, serving size, and preparation. Added seasonings and fats change the finished dish's nutritional content.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Appearance, maturity, yield, and flavor vary with soil, climate, care, and season. The approximately 65-day timing is a guide, not a guarantee. Packet seeds are sold for planting.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark place, protected from moisture and temperature fluctuations.
• Planting Zones: Southern peas are warm-season annuals. Follow local frost dates, soil temperatures, and season-length guidance before sowing.

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