A little more than 1/2 a cup of beans. We'll try again next year.
Growing Cowpeas (Black Eyed Peas)
Cowpeas, or black-eyed peas, are a staple of Southern cuisine, but the pea (actually a bean) itself traces back to Africa, Southeast Asia and even Native American traditions. Last year we discovered a Native American heirloom called Tohono O'ohdam "U'us mu:n" cow peas. Say that 10 times fast...if you can. This spring/summer we grew them out to see how they would do in our climate. Cowpeas, you should know, are available as both bush and pole varieties. Our packet of…