Chackbay Cowpea Seed

Why Grow Chackbay Cowpea? A Louisiana Heirloom The Chackbay Cowpea is an heirloom field pea variety from southern Louisiana. Named after the city in Louisiana, this southern pea variety is delicious and productive! The pods develop on the top of the plants, making them easy to see and easy to pick. Low-Maintenance Plants Chackbay Cowpea is a drought-tolerant cowpea variety that doesn't need much water or fertile soil to thrive. The pea pods will be green initially as they develop on the plants. As the pods fill and the peas mature, the pods will turn a pale yellow color with hints of purple. Chackbay Cowpea Growing Tips • When to Plant Cowpeas Cowpeas are a "warm season" vegetable that thrive in hot and even dry conditions. They should planted once temperatures sufficiently warm in the mid to late spring months. In southern climates, you can also plant them in late August or early September for a fall crop of cowpeas. Cowpeas should be directly sewn in the garden at a planting depth of