Hercules African (Southern) Pea

Vigna unguiculata Seeds per pack ~50 Germination: 88% Nov 2024 Packed for 2025 This vegetable seems to have a different name in each section of the country. Southern peas are also called cowpeas, field peas, crowder peas, and black-eyed peas. Several varieties have historically been cultivated in Africa, and were transported to the Americas via the transatlantic slave trade, hence a new term, African Peas.  By whatever name you call them, they’re an old favorite in the South. The Hercules Southern Pea has large, brown seeds with 8-9" pods held upright. This bushy plant with short runners is easy to shell.  The Hercules Southern Pea, is valued for its high protein content and adaptability to a range of soil conditions. This variety is distinguished by its robust growth habit, producing vigorous vines that yield a high quantity of pods. The peas themselves are typically cream-colored with a black "eye," where they attach to the pod. Hercules Southern Peas are known for their disease resi