Grow a classic Southern favorite with Green Dixie Lee Cowpea Seeds, a productive warm-season variety known for its tender pods, strong germination, and dependable growth. Green Dixie Lee plants thrive in full sun and warm climates, making them ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and small farms.
This popular heirloom variety produces uniform pods and vigorous plants with excellent heat tolerance. These non-GMO cowpea seeds deliver reliable yields and are well-suited for gardeners of all experience levels. Perfect for gardeners seeking a resilient, easy-to-grow legume that performs well throughout the summer season.
Features
- High-yield warm-season cowpea variety
- Produces tender, flavorful green pods
- Heat-tolerant and well-suited for warm climates
- Strong germination and vigorous growth
- Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and containers
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds
- Excellent for summer planting
Specifications
- Common Name: Green Dixie Lee Cowpea
- Seed Type: Cowpea Seeds
- Plant Type: Annual
- Growth Habit: Bush to semi-vining
- Seed Quality: Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes, open-pollinated
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–11
- Season: Late spring to summer planting
- Sun Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, loose soil
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 55–65 days
- Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
- Spacing: 3–6 inches apart
- Row Spacing: 24–36 inches
- Temperature Needs: Warm soil 70°F+
- Use: Pods and peas for fresh use or drying
Planting Guide
- Plant outdoors after last frost when soil is warm.
- Plant seeds 1 inch deep in loose, well-drained soil.
- Space plants 3–6 inches apart.
- Provide full sun for best production.
- Water consistently during early growth.
- Avoid overcrowding to promote airflow.
- Plants grow well in raised beds and containers.
- Harvest when pods are firm and green.
- Pick regularly to encourage continuous pod production.
- Allow some pods to mature fully if saving seeds.