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White Acre cow peas - 1 pound

White Acre cow peas - 1 pound

$5.89
$5.89
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White Acre peas are a highly prized Southern heirloom cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) known for their small, cream-colored seeds, mild nutty flavor, and creamy texture. These drought-tolerant plants are compact, bushy, and prolific, producing 7-9 inch pods on top of the foliage for easy harvesting, typically in 70-85 days.
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Key Characteristics and Usage:
  • Flavor/Texture: Mildly nutty, creamy, and delicate.
  • Growing Habits: Compact, bushy plants that thrive in heat; pods are 7-9 inches long with 18-25 peas per pod.
  • Culinary Uses:
     Often used fresh, stewed with bacon or ham hocks, or added to salads
    . They are excellent for freezing or canning
  • Harvesting: They are "shelling" peas, often gathered when the pods are light green or just beginning to turn yellow.
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