Iron & Clay Cowpea Seeds (Vigna unguiculata) – A classic cover crop that doubles as a heat-tolerant food source. Fixes nitrogen, suppresses weeds, and produces edible pods and peas. Popular for food plots and soil building.

Minimum: 25+ Seeds

The ultimate garden multitasker, Iron & Clay Cowpeas are a time-tested favorite for soil enrichment and southern cooking alike. This versatile heirloom is valued for its vigorous growth, nitrogen-fixing roots, and weed-suppressing foliage, making it an ideal warm-season cover crop. At the same time, it produces tasty edible pods and protein-rich peas—beloved in traditional dishes and food plots.

Why You’ll Love It:

🌿 Improves Soil Naturally – Boosts nitrogen, breaks compaction, and feeds microbes
🌞 Heat & Drought Tolerant – Thrives in hot summers and low-water conditions
🍲 Dual Use – Delicious peas for the plate, dense foliage for soil health
🌱 Fast Growing Groundcover – Suppresses weeds and protects your soil
🦌 Food Plot Favorite – Attracts deer, quail, and other wildlife

Quick Growing Info:

☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
💧 Water Needs: Low to moderate (drought-tolerant)
📅 Days to Maturity: 70–90 days for pods
📏 Plant Height: 18–36 inches
🌿 Growth Habit: Bushy, semi-vining
🌾 Best Grown As: Cover crop, food plot crop, edible legume

Growing Tips:

• Direct sow after danger of frost—warm soil is key

• No need to fertilize—they fix their own nitrogen

• Use in rotation to restore soil between demanding crops

• Harvest pods young for snap peas, or allow to dry for shelling

• Cut and compost spent plants to return nutrients to the soil

Perfect For:

🌾 Regenerative and organic farms
🍽 Southern kitchens and heirloom recipes
🛖 Homesteaders & permaculture gardens
🦌 Wildlife managers & food plots
🌻 Gardeners seeking natural weed control

💪 Grow Stronger Soil, Feed Yourself & the Land.

With Iron & Clay Cowpeas, you get more than just a plant—you get a living solution for healthier gardens, richer soil, and homegrown food. Whether you’re building better beds, planting a food forest, or stocking up the pantry, this time-honored variety delivers.

👉 Sow smart. Grow hardy. Harvest both food and fertility. 🌱🌾