Conch Cowpea
Conch Cowpea
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A rare heirloom variety! Save your seeds!
The conch pea has a vigorous, vining habit: When planted at intervals of 3 meters, the vines and prolific leaves quickly meet up, covering the soil and preventing the growth of weeds, and also promoting the development of a healthy, moist humus layer. These traits made it a good co-cropping partner for corn and sorghum. The peas themselves are relatively small, and grow in narrow green pods about 15 centimeters long. Conch peas are usually dried, but the fresh pods can also be consumed, like green beans.
Good to start from seed in these months:
North Florida: June-July
Central Florida: March-August
South Florida: April-August
Open Pollinated Heirloom Seeds Selected To Thrive
Open Pollinated Heirloom Seeds Selected To Thrive
This is a curated collection of seeds I have found to grow well in Florida over the years. It is designed to take the overwhelm and thought process out of figuring out which varieties to select that will actually grow well here.
Some of the seed is saved from myself and other small local growers for harder to source varieties that you can't find online.
The majority of the seed varieties will come from dedicated seed supply companies like Working Food or Southern Exposure Seed Exchange to keep up with demand. We always prioritize localized seed sources which have a sustainable and equitable business model.
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Eco-Friendly Packaging
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