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COLD WINTERS

June

MILD WINTERS

May - June

SUN/SHADE

Full sun

SOW SEEDS

4 inches apart
1 inch deep

DAYS TO GERMINATE

7 - 14 days

DAYS TO HARVEST

Approx. 65 - 75

Black-Eyed Peas

Heirloom Queen Anne

Heirloom Queen Anne

1 6

Quick Info

COLD WINTERS

June

MILD WINTERS

May - June

SUN/SHADE

Full sun

SOW SEEDS

4 inches apart
1 inch deep

DAYS TO GERMINATE

7 - 14 days

DAYS TO HARVEST

Approx. 65 - 75

Whether you call them black-eyed peas, cowpeas, Southern peas, field peas, or crowder peas, this easy to grow, heat loving, nutritious legume is a kitchen staple. Harvest either as fresh, plump beans, or wait until mature and dried in the pods. Queen Anne has shorter 2 ½ foot vines and heavy yields. These mild, tasty beans are traditionally paired with fluffy hot rice for a complete meal – or cook up scrumptious stews and high-protein salads. Quick cooking, versatile, and nutritious with a creamy texture. 

Seed Count: Approx. 90-95 / Weight: 17 g

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Quick Info

COLD WINTERS

June

MILD WINTERS

May - June

SUN/SHADE

Full sun

SOW SEEDS

4 inches apart
1 inch deep

DAYS TO GERMINATE

7 - 14 days

DAYS TO HARVEST

Approx. 65 - 75

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GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

START SEEDS OUTDOORS

Don’t plant too early; cold conditions prevent good bean germination. In late spring, when nights are securely above 55°F (13°C), sow seeds in well-worked soil in full sun. Poke seeds in 1 inch deep and 3-4 inches apart in rows 2-3 feet apart.

GROWING NOTES

If first sowing comes up unevenly, replant right away; new seedlings catch up quickly. Bean seedlings are tempting treats to birds, so watch carefully and protect with netting if necessary. These sturdy legumes require full sun and a warm growing season. Plant in well-drained soil, but don't fertilize as they grow best without amendment.

HARVEST AND USE

To Harvest as Fresh Beans: When beans are fully formed but still green and tender, harvest pods, cut off ends and shell out the beans.

To Harvest as Dried Beans: When beans are hard and smooth inside dry, leathery pods, harvest whole crop. If frost or excessive rain threatens, pull entire plants and finish drying in a sheltered spot. Shell out the dried beans and put in sealed containers. Freeze for 3-4 days to eliminate any insects, then store in glass jars in a cool, dry place. Enjoy both fresh or dried beans cooked with onions, garlic, and savory herbs.