Big Boy Cowpea Organic Seeds (Vigna unguiculata) – A Southern favorite with high yields of large, flavorful peas. Heat-tolerant and drought-resistant, this heirloom thrives in warm climates and enriches soil with nitrogen-fixing roots.

Minimum: 20+ Seeds

Meet the Big Boy Cowpea, a Southern staple known for its generous harvests of large, rich-flavored peas and its ability to thrive in tough conditions. This heirloom variety delivers both in the kitchen and in the garden, producing vigorous vines and long pods that fill with creamy, protein-packed peas.

Exceptionally heat- and drought-tolerant, Big Boy Cowpeas flourish in hot Southern climates and nutrient-poor soils, making them a top choice for homesteaders and regenerative gardeners. As a nitrogen fixer, it improves soil fertility while feeding your family—now that’s garden efficiency.

Why You'll Love It:

🌞 Thrives in Heat – Stands up to scorching sun and dry spells
🥣 Hearty & Delicious – Large, creamy peas with bold, savory flavor
📈 High Yields – Vigorous plants produce abundantly over the season
🌱 Soil Builder – Fixes nitrogen, enriching garden beds naturally
🧺 Versatile Use – Perfect for soups, stews, salads, or freezing for later
🌿 Organic & Heirloom – Grown without chemicals, true to tradition

Quick Growing Info:

☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
📆 Days to Maturity: 70–85 days
📏 Plant Spacing: 4–6 inches apart; 18–24 inches between rows
🌱 Planting Depth: 1 inch
💧 Water Needs: Low to moderate—very drought-tolerant once established
🧊 Frost Sensitive: Yes—plant after last frost date
🌾 Growth Habit: Bushy, semi-vining habit

Growing Tips:

• Direct sow in late spring once soil has fully warmed.

• Avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilizers—this plant makes its own!

• Harvest when pods are plump and still green, or let dry for storage peas.

• Excellent for cover cropping in rotation with heavy feeders like corn.

• Mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds in hot, dry areas.

Perfect For:

🌽 Southern and warm-weather gardens
🧑🌾 Permaculture and regenerative growing systems
🥘 Traditional Southern dishes, veggie bowls, and canning
🪱 Soil improvement between crop rotations

🌾 Southern Heirloom Powerhouse

Trusted by generations of Southern growers, Big Boy Cowpea brings flavor, function, and resilience to your garden. Whether you're building better soil or stocking your pantry with homegrown nutrition, this hardy heirloom always delivers.

👉 Plant it proud. Pick it plentiful. Pass it on.