hello from 5b Missoula MT!!! I've never grown cowpeas before, but I'm a renter trying to pack as much food as I can into my garden. I was excited to be able to fit a third option in between pole beans and snap peas! thank you so much for all of this information, I literally don't know a soul who has tried to grow these! already looking forward to harvest, both fresh and dried! thank you
Awesome!! I have been planting them recently and one issue has been pillbugs or ants nibbling/destroying them as they germinate. I have taken to check them regularly and apply diatomaceous earth as a deterrent to these pests. Once the peas have a second set of leaves, they should be able to get established.
@@newgardenroad Thanks for that advice. My garden has a lot of pillbugs so I will get some of that diatomaceous earth. I didn't get around to planting them today (too hot!). Thanks again and seriously love your channel. Stay cool.
I'm not sure what the answer is, but it could point to poor pollination. They are self pollinating, but will be aided by pollinators or a gentle tap of the flowers. I hope they'll continue to develop for you as they often have a long production window.
So I am looking for a vining cowpea, do you think the red ripper would grow up a bean trellis, I really need it to grow more than 6 feet so it can clear the fence and get more light though?
Hi Jay, I found some calico crowder peas in my shed and I'm testing them for viability. I'm happy to give you some. If you're still interested send me an email scott@newgardenroad.com.
hello from 5b Missoula MT!!! I've never grown cowpeas before, but I'm a renter trying to pack as much food as I can into my garden. I was excited to be able to fit a third option in between pole beans and snap peas! thank you so much for all of this information, I literally don't know a soul who has tried to grow these! already looking forward to harvest, both fresh and dried! thank you
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I feel the same, from my youth❤️😀
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Getting ready to plant some Blackeye peas this morning. Thanks for the great information!
Awesome!! I have been planting them recently and one issue has been pillbugs or ants nibbling/destroying them as they germinate. I have taken to check them regularly and apply diatomaceous earth as a deterrent to these pests. Once the peas have a second set of leaves, they should be able to get established.
@@newgardenroad Thanks for that advice. My garden has a lot of pillbugs so I will get some of that diatomaceous earth. I didn't get around to planting them today (too hot!). Thanks again and seriously love your channel. Stay cool.
Cowpea has always been a banger for Me, here in the CenTex area, black-eyd.
Salute Bradda
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Great info, especially on harvesting and saving seeds.
Glad it was helpful!
Very entertaining as well as educational, Scott!
Thank you!
Very thorough. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! ☀️
The issue I am having is the pods don't have that many seeds in them. The pod is nice and long but only 2 or 3 seeds in each pod.
I'm not sure what the answer is, but it could point to poor pollination. They are self pollinating, but will be aided by pollinators or a gentle tap of the flowers. I hope they'll continue to develop for you as they often have a long production window.
So I am looking for a vining cowpea, do you think the red ripper would grow up a bean trellis, I really need it to grow more than 6 feet so it can clear the fence and get more light though?
Hi! The red rippers will definitely climb, and mine seem to vine at least six feet. ✨
having trouble finding the calico crowder peas...could you spare a few peas so I can raise and save for next year?
Hello, I'll have to do some digging to see if I have any. I have been trying new varieties the past couple of years.
Hi Jay, I found some calico crowder peas in my shed and I'm testing them for viability. I'm happy to give you some. If you're still interested send me an email scott@newgardenroad.com.
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How large are your beds for growing peas? I'm just getting started with the raised beds craze, and I don't have a green thumb!!
Hi! My raised beds are 4’x8’ and I generally space southern peas one plant per square foot. ✨
Can you freeze after peeling, folks used to do that down here in Wakulla.
Yes absolutely. I might blanch fresh peas prior to freezing, but I haven't actually done it before.
@@newgardenroad Thanks I'm going to have to try that, I just remember my Granny having Ziploc bags of them in her freezer Thank you so much!!
Can you eat field pea shoots when the are small like sugar snap pea shoots?
I believe that you can.
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Haulright 😎
I heard the similarity too😁
Please grow me a castle made of blackened peas. Make sure there is room for 3 dogs and a cat.
That sounds like a lovely summer garden oasis.
I would hit the like button but I would be the 666 so it’s a nope for me!!