{"product_id":"black-eye-peas-raw-seed-lb-rs485c","title":"Black Eye Peas - Raw Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeat-loving and vigorous, black eye peas are a versatile warm season cover crop that thrive in hot, sunny conditions. Known for their ability to fix nitrogen—adding 150–250 lb\/acre back into the soil—these legumes enrich soil fertility while producing abundant organic matter. When planted early, their rapid growth forms a dense canopy that suppresses summer weeds, making them an excellent choice for improving soil health and reducing competition in the garden or field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adaptable legume reaches a height of about 40\" and flowers in 80–90 days, with full maturity in 90–120 days. It is well-suited for growers in warm climates, particularly in California, but performs reliably in a variety of regions with adequate heat. Plant in rows spaced 18\"–24\" apart for best results, and use a cowpea inoculant to maximize nitrogen fixation. The plants also provide erosion control and organic matter for long-term soil improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for crop rotation systems, black eye peas help break pest and disease cycles while replenishing vital nutrients. They perform best in well-drained soils and require minimal inputs beyond regular watering during establishment. Once mature, they can be incorporated into the soil as green manure or harvested for their nutrient-rich seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more soil-building options in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/collections\/cover-crop-seeds?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=cover+crop\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCover Crop Seeds Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigna unguiculata\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm season\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–50 lb\/acre or 2–3 lb\/1,000 sq ft\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cowpea inoculant (sold separately)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80–90 to flower, 90–120 to fruit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen fixation, weed suppression, organic matter production\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49535536496868,"sku":"SCL825","price":1.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/0290\/0196\/files\/black-eye-peas-raw-seed-lb.jpg?v=1785400522","url":"https:\/\/groworganics.shop\/products\/black-eye-peas-raw-seed-lb-rs485c","provider":"Westbridge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}