Lady Southern Cowpea Organic Seeds (Vigna unguiculata) – This heat-tolerant Southern heirloom produces small, tender, cream-colored peas with a delicate flavor.
Minimum: 25+ Seeds
Meet the Southern belle of your summer garden—Lady Southern Cowpeas, a cherished heirloom known for producing small, tender, cream-colored peas with an exceptionally mild, buttery flavor. These peas thrive in hot, dry conditions, making them a reliable staple for Southern gardens and sustainable homesteads.
Perfect for traditional dishes, fresh shelling, or drying for long-term storage, Lady Cowpeas offer both elegance and substance in the garden and the kitchen.
Key Features:
🌞 Heat-Loving & Drought-Resistant – Thrives in hot Southern climates
🫘 Petite, Creamy Peas – Tender texture with a subtle, refined flavor
👩🌾 Southern Heirloom Variety – Grown and loved for generations
🌱 Organic & Open-Pollinated – Ideal for clean growing and seed saving
🍽️ Versatile in the Kitchen – Great in salads, soups, stews & Southern sides
💪 High Yields on Compact Plants – Excellent for small gardens and large plots alike
Why Grow Lady Southern Cowpeas?
🫱 Easy to Grow – Low-maintenance and productive, even in poor soil
🧺 Excellent for Fresh Eating or Drying – Cook fresh or preserve for later
🌿 Nitrogen Fixing – Enriches your soil naturally for better future harvests
🍛 Essential for Southern Cuisine – A classic in field pea dishes and veggie plates
🏡 Great for Home Gardeners & Market Growers – Reliable yields + long shelf life
Growing Information:
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
📆 Days to Maturity: 60–70 days
📏 Plant Height: 18–24 inches
🌱 Sowing Depth: 1 inch
🪴 Spacing: 3–4 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart
🌡️ Optimal Temp Range: 70–95°F
💧 Watering: Moderate once established—don’t overwater
🔁 Succession Planting Friendly – Plant every 2–3 weeks for continual harvests
How to Use Lady Cowpeas:
🍽️ Cook Fresh or Dried – Boil with garlic, onions, or smoked meat for traditional flavor
🥗 Add to Salads – Mild taste and firm texture work beautifully in cold dishes
🍲 Perfect for Soups & Stews – A nutrient-rich protein addition
🥘 Southern Classics – Field peas with snaps, Hoppin’ John, or as a veggie plate side
🧺 Dry for Storage – Store dried peas in jars or bags for year-round meals
Perfect For:
🌞 Southern & Hot-Climate Gardens – Built to beat the heat
🏕️ Survival & Self-Sufficient Gardens – Protein-rich and storable
🧑🌾 Market Gardeners – Attractive, easy-to-shell variety
👨👩👧👦 Home Gardeners – Fast, dependable, family-friendly
🐝 Pollinator-Friendly Gardens – Flowers attract bees and beneficial insects
Common Questions:
❓ Are these bush or vining cowpeas?
Lady Southern Cowpeas are semi-bushy with minimal vining—great for smaller spaces.
❓ How should I harvest them?
Pick when pods are full and peas are still tender for fresh eating, or allow to dry fully on the vine for storage.
❓ Can they grow in poor soil?
Yes! As legumes, they tolerate poor soil and improve it by fixing nitrogen.
🌿 Grow a Taste of the South
Elegant, easy, and oh-so-satisfying, Lady Southern Cowpeas are a gardener's delight and a cook’s dream. Whether you're a fan of classic Southern fare or building a climate-resilient garden, this heirloom delivers on all fronts.
👉 Bring the beauty and bounty of the South to your garden with Lady Cowpeas today!