crowder or field peas

[shadetree]

I read a lot that many say cowpeas are great. Aren't cowpeas a general term for different peas like black eyed peas and crowder peas? I do love crowder peas and was wondering if I could impose on someone to turn me on to some crowder peas to grow. I wonder how popular field peas are with people that frequent markets. Thanks.

[happyhill]

I grow a variety called Red Ripper. Sandhill has a variety with the same name but is a smaller pea (bean) and is difficult to shell. It has become almost like a weed. The one I like has huge pods and and large beans. They might be popular in a market depending where you live. These are extremely productive. I bought the seeds from Dr David's Bradshaw who is a retired professor at Clemson University. He collected regional heirloom seeds. He is no longer selling seeds but someone else now sells some seeds from his collection. I love crowder peas and could live off them, sweet potatoes and chard.

[RolandClose]

Originally Posted by shadetree

I read a lot that many say cowpeas are great. Aren't cowpeas a general term for different peas like black eyed peas and crowder peas? I do love crowder peas and was wondering if I could impose on someone to turn me on to some crowder peas to grow. I wonder how popular field peas are with people that frequent markets. Thanks.

I have heard many people use the term "cowpea" as a generic term for may different types of peas/beans. I grow Thai Green Star long beans. I have been told they are actually a "cowpea". I grow conch peas which are actually a "cowpea". Two things all "cowpeas" have in common are (1) they tolerate heat and (2) they are drought tolerant. Works good for me here in zone 9b.

[peapicker]

To me Red Ripper is the best tasting of all cow peas
They need support as they can climb 8 plus feet and very easy to pick and shell
Baker Creek has them and SESE has the Big Red Ripper
The one listed by Sand Hill is a imposter

[RolandClose]

Originally Posted by peapicker

To me Red Ripper is the best tasting of all cow peas
They need support as they can climb 8 plus feet and very easy to pick and shell
Baker Creek has them and SESE has the Big Red Ripper
The one listed by Sand Hill is a imposter

I will look into the Red Ripper from Baker Creek. Thanks for the information!

[peapicker]

Roland that is Red Ripper in my avitar
I have 3 dif.strains
If you care to make a trade I should have plenty to trade in the fall.