Big Red Ripper African (Southern) Pea

Vigna unguiculata Seeds per pack ~ 40 Germination: 92%  Nov 2024 Packed for 2025 Origins and HistoryThe Big Red Ripper African (Southern) Pea (Vigna unguiculata), also known as a cowpea, is a traditional heirloom variety with deep roots in African agriculture, carried to the Americas through the transatlantic slave trade. Over centuries, it became a cornerstone crop in the Southern United States, prized for its ability to thrive in hot, dry conditions and poor soils. This variety reflects both African farming heritage and Southern food traditions, sustaining generations with its resilience and nutritional value. Appearance and CharacteristicsBig Red Ripper peas grow on vigorous, trailing or semi-vining plants that produce abundant pods. The pods are long and slightly curved, maturing to contain large, deep-red seeds with a smooth texture. The plants are drought-tolerant, heat-loving, and adapted to a wide range of soil types. Their dense foliage helps shade the soil, suppress weeds, an