Cover Crop Seeds (Organic) - Black Eyed Cowpea
Cover Crop Seeds (Organic) - Black Eyed Cowpea
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- Offers dual purpose benefits as an organic soil improvement and an edible harvest
- provides significant nitrogen fixation, superior weed suppression with good biomass and deep roots
- Ideally suited for southern climates or summer breaks in crop rotation
- Toxic to horses
From seed, to certainty.
We guarantee that our seeds & bulbs will be true to type and ready to thrive. If it doesn’t grow, reach out and we will make it right.
Shipping Schedule
Preordered Bulbs: Preorders will not ship immediately, but they will be delivered at the ideal time for planting in your area. For customers who order bulbs in advance, please see the shipping schedule below. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments.
| Preordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
|---|---|
| Zones 9 - 12 | Mid February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Early March |
| Zone 6 | Late March to Late April |
| Zone 5 | Mid to Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Mid April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
|---|---|
| All Zones | Late August |
| Preordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
|---|---|
| Zones 2 - 5 | Early to Mid September |
| Zone 6 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September |
| Zone 8 - 12 | Early October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Preordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
|---|---|
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Multiple Ship Dates
Your credit card will be charged for the full amount of your order at the time your order is submitted, regardless of the shipping time for your items. If your order requires multiple shipping dates, you will never be charged more than once for shipping charges. This allows us to ship your non-seasonal items to you as soon as possible, as well as allocate our seasonal product for your order.
For example, a customer places an order in February consisting of 5 Pounds of Wildflower Mix and 50 Darwin Hybrid Tulip Bulbs. The order would be charged in full upon submission, the seed would be shipped immediately, and the bulbs would be shipped at the optimal time in the autumn based on the customer's zip code.
About
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About Cover Crop Seeds (Organic) - Black Eyed Cowpea
Vigna unguiculata
Heat-loving legume well-suited to diverse soil types, Organic Black Eyed Cowpea Cover Crop is ideal for summer nitrogen fixation, biomass production, and ground coverage. Upright, bushy plants produce abundant long green pods that mature to brown and are packed with edible peas. Yes, these are the same Black-Eyed Peas traditionally used in cuisine of the Southern US. Black Eyed Cowpea is highly tolerant of sandy soils and drought, with broad adaptability across varying soil conditions and pH levels.
Planting Information
Coverage
| Amount | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|
| 1 Ounce | Up to 625 Sq. Ft |
| 1/4 Pound | Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft |
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