Peas

They germinate best at a soil temperature of 65 degrees or higher. Follow the spacing directions on the packet. Seeds germinate in 7-10 days. How… Read More »How Long Do Cowpeas Take To Germinate?

How to grow Pea Shoots from Marrowfat Peas. Take a handful of dried peas, pop them in a bowl. Cover them with tap water, add… Read More »Can You Grow Peas From Dried Marrowfat Peas?

Soak. Soak the peas in water for 24 hours (dried peas sold for cooking will normally grow fine and are much cheaper than buying seed… Read More »Can You Grow Peas From Store Bought Peas?

Black eyed pea leaves can be eaten! Sweet potato leaves, okra leaves, are also edible! In West Africa cassava leaves join these as traditional vegetables… Read More »Are Black-Eyed Peas Leaves Edible?

Black-eyed peas also need support to grow if they’re a vining variety. Bush varieties, which stay low to the ground and grow in short, stiff… Read More »Will Black-Eyed Peas Climb A Trellis?

You’ll need at least six hours to rehydrate the black-eyed peas. Place them in a large bowl and add three cups of water for every… Read More »Do You Soak Black-Eyed Peas Covered Or Uncovered?

Most of them have hard coats, and all benefit from soaking before planting. Soak them overnight in warm water. This will expedite the germination process.… Read More »Do I Need To Soak Black-Eyed Peas Before Planting?

Black-eyed peas grow in areas with full sun but don’t mind afternoon shade. Space cowpea seeds 6 inches apart and plant seeds 1 inch deep… Read More »Will Black-Eyed Peas Grow In Shade?

Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer to the soil 10 days before planting seeds. A fertilizer labeled 5-10-10 is the best choice because the legumes fix nitrogen… Read More »How Do You Fertilize Black-Eyed Peas?

Black-eyed peas can tolerate high temperatures but are very sensitive to cold: The slightest frost will harm them. They grow well in the South. Some… Read More »Can Black-Eyed Peas Survive Frost?