{"product_id":"southern-pea-bush-lady-finger-200-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Southern Pea Bush Lady Finger 200 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a Southern garden favorite to your table with \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eLady Finger Bush Southern Peas\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect fresh-shelling harvests in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e65 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on weather and care. Pick filled pods for fresh peas, or allow selected pods to mature fully for drying. Each packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e200 non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 96%. Test Date: 1\/26. WILL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose Lady Finger Southern Peas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTender, sweet flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshly shelled peas make a satisfying foundation for simple sides, rice dishes, and soups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact bush habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a productive shelling crop without planning a tall climbing structure. Allow enough space for airflow and easy picking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm-season performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerance makes Southern peas a useful option after cool-season crops have finished, provided moisture and growing conditions remain suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh or preserved harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy fresh peas promptly, freeze using appropriate blanching guidance, or harvest fully mature dry peas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 65 days:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use this estimate to plan fresh-shelling harvests, allowing extra time for dry seed production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reserve healthy, fully mature pods for seed saving and store only thoroughly dried seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait for warmth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed to at least 65°F. Cold, wet soil can slow establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose full sun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide six to eight hours of direct light daily, avoiding shaded areas and waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the bed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use well-drained soil and incorporate compost as needed. Southern peas tolerate less fertile soils, but drainage and weed control still matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow and thin:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsider inoculation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A cowpea-compatible inoculant may support nitrogen fixation, especially where cowpeas have not been grown before. Follow the manufacturer's directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater consistently:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist during germination and provide water during dry spells. Flowering and pod filling are especially important times to avoid moisture stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed moderately:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, which can favor leaves over pods. Use soil-test guidance rather than automatically adding fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManage weeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weed carefully while plants are young and mulch after establishment, keeping mulch away from stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport only when needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bush plants generally need no staking. Add light support if wind or plant growth makes access difficult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest for your purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern-style simmering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook harvested, shelled peas with onion and savory seasonings until tender for a comforting side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRice dishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair cooked peas with rice, peppers, and herbs for a Hoppin' John-inspired meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePea salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool cooked peas promptly, then toss with chopped vegetables and vinaigrette for a chilled dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups and stews:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add cooked peas to hearty dishes. Dry peas need appropriate preparation and thorough cooking before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreserving the harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use recommended blanching methods before freezing fresh peas. Dry mature peas thoroughly and protect stored harvests from moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrder Lady Finger Southern Pea Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow tender heirloom Southern peas for fresh meals and preserved harvests with a packet of 200 seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 100.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 18 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 6 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 7 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 0.5 gram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eValues vary with growing conditions, serving size, and preparation. Added seasonings and fats change the finished dish's nutritional content.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark place, protected from moisture and temperature fluctuations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern peas are warm-season annuals. 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