Southern Pea Bush California Blackeye is the most celebrated Southern pea variety nationwide, prized for its rich, subtly sweet flavor and satisfying meaty texture. Each pod displays the distinctive black-eye trademark on a creamy white shell, making this heirloom variety instantly recognizable. These versatile legumes excel whether harvested as tender green shells or allowed to mature for dry storage. This vigorous cultivar produces abundant 6 to 8-inch pods densely packed with medium-large seeds on compact 16 to 18-inch plants with upright to semi-spreading growth habits. The variety matures in just 70 days and demonstrates commendable drought tolerance, making it reliable across diverse growing conditions. A notable advantage: California Blackeye resists the leaky eye phenomenon that can discolor canning brine, ensuring pristine preserved results. Ideal for fresh consumption, freezing, or canning, this heirloom delivers consistent performance with approximately 80% germination rates. Our Non-GMO seeds are sustainably produced and packaged in environmentally responsible, reusable, and recyclable materials that reflect our commitment to ecological stewardship.

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David’s Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality southern peas seeds since 2009.

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We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing southern peas in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area.

This is an heirloom seed, meaning it has been passed down from generation to generation for at least 75 years. As a rule, heirloom seeds taste better and will grow the same year after year.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms.

Freshly Packed: These southern pea seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.