The Mississippi Silver cowpea(also known as Mississippi Silver Hull or Brown Crowder) is a popular, heat-tolerant heirloom variety bred by Mississippi State University in 1965.
Plant Characteristics
Growth Habit:
Growth Habit:
- Low, bushy plant with short runners (climbing bush) that sets pods above the foliage for easy picking.
Pods:
- Silvery pale green pods, 6 to 8 inches long, occasionally streaked with light rose.
Peas:
- Large, crowded, kidney-shaped brown cowpeas with a rich, meaty taste and smooth skin.
Days to Maturity:
- 64 to 85 days depending on climate and growing conditions.
Growing Guide
Climate:
- Thrives in hot, humid weather and tolerates drought well.
Soil:
- Adapts well to poor soils, preferring well-drained, loamy conditions; avoid excessive nitrogen which causes leaf overgrowth instead of pods.
Planting:
- Sow seeds 1 to 2 inches deep, spaced 2 to 4 inches apart in full sun after the danger of frost has passed.
Disease Resistance:
- Shows strong resistance to fusarium wilt and root-knot nematodes.
Culinary Uses
Preparation: - Can be boiled fresh, frozen, canned, or dried.
Flavor:
- Offers a hearty texture and rich flavor similar to black-eyed peas, but with a thinner skin and slightly greener taste when fresh.
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