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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Fruit: Edible to birds
Uses: Vegetable
Edible Parts: Fruit
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ

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Common names
  • Cow Pea
  • Cowpea
  • Southern Pea

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Location: Augusta GA

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Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2004-07-03
Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Feb 8, 2014 7:00 PM concerning plant:
    Black Crowder is a large crowder type with black seeds. When cooked as a green shellie, it makes a thick dark broth. As a friend to whom I gave peas once asked me, "You have any more of those peas that make their own gravy?" Milder than the Brown Crowder and quite prolific.

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