what are cowpeas?
Cowpeas, also known as field peas, are an annual legume forage planting for deer and attracts turkeys in the seedling stage. These legumes should be rotated with other crops to prevent nematode intervention. Cowpeas are one of the most popular crops to plant in the South to attract turkey and deer to food plots. These annual legumes grow well on the sandy infertile soils as well as the richer clay soils with little preparation. One of the easiest forage crops to plant either in rows, broadcast plots or in favorite mixes.