- The California Black-Eye variety is very tolerant of and does well in dry, sandy soil and hot temperatures while also able to regulate nitrogen in the soil, making this a very self-sufficient garden vegetable.
75 days from seed to harvest. Cowpeas Seeds were first domesticated in Africa, where sixty six percent of the world's production still occurs. These garden vegetables are very tolerant of and do well in dry, sandy soil and hot temperatures. In addition to not needing much water, cowpea plants can regulate nitrogen in the soil, making this a very self-sufficient garden vegetable. The beans have a sweet flavor and creamy texture which is well liked in many parts of the world.