Knuckle Purplehull Cowpea Garden Seeds! Heirloom Non GMO High Yields Bush Type Knuckle Purplehull Cowpea Heirloom 60-65 Days App 120-150 seeds per 20 foot row or plant in hills This is the largest selling pea in most markets today. Short purple pods cluster off of the ground making them super easy to pick. Brown crowder type. This bush type plant is a heavy yielding variety. Beans are very easy to grow and manage. This group of beans is a favorite for the home garden and can be grown just about anywhere because they have a relatively short growing season. Fun Facts: Known as knuckle hulls because of the large, plump peas Bred by the Alabama Agricultural Experimental Station and released in 1958 USES Fresh, canned, frozen and dried Sowing Instructions Sow seed directly in late spring after weather has warmed and all danger of frost has passed about 2 inches apart, when day temperatures reach around 60 degrees F, in full sun and loose, well drained soil. Plant seeds in hills or rows about 2 feet apart. Germination results in 5-10 days depending upon soil and weather conditions. Keep soil moderately moist during germination. They can be planted from seed as soon as the soil is warm. Plant Care For the biggest yields grow plants in raised composted beds. Water regularly. Growing Tips Keep plants well watered Our seeds/bulbs are guaranteed to be fresh but are NOT guaranteed as to results. Sorry, but there are too many variables in gardening that can impact germination. Flower seeds/bulbs are a live organism. Their germination depends on many factor including heat, cooling, sun, shade, moisture, time of sowing, etc. None of these things We can control so We can not be held responsible for them. So please do not ask for a refund, replacement or to return unused seeds/bulbs.