Discover the robust and nutritious Red Ripper Cowpeas, an excellent choice for gardeners looking to enhance their soil quality while enjoying a bountiful harvest. These hardy legumes thrive in warm weather, making them ideal for planting in late spring after the last frost.
With their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, Red Ripper Peas not only yield an abundance of edible pods but also improve the health of your garden as a warm weather cover crop. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, these heirloom cowpeas are easy to grow and can be harvested in 75-90 days. Elevate your gardening game with this resilient and rewarding crop!
After the last frost, sow seeds outdoors when soil temperatures are consistently 60 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
Family: Vigna unguiculata
Grow Type: Annual
Frost Hardy: No
Days to Harvest: 75-90
Our Grow Process: Non-Isolated (Open-Pollinated)
Plant Size: Trailing vine variety, can use a trellis to save space
Vegetable Size: 8 to 12″ pods
Planting Date: Sow after last frost, when soil temperatures are above 60 Fahrenheit
Seed Depth: 1/2 to 1″
Seed Spacing: 3 to 4″
Avg. Sprout Time: 7 to 14 days
Exposure/Ideal Temp: Full sun, 75-95 degrees F
Variety Origin: Unknown
Seed Amount: 10+
