60-70 Days to maturity. Vigna unguiculata. Phenomenal Cowpea Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, high-yielding, bush, shelling bean (cowpea). Drought and heat resistant. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Otherwise known as Southern Peas, Black-Eyed Peas, or Field Peas. Cowpeas were originally cultivated in Africa and then brought to the Southern United States, where they are a staple in Southern cuisine. Phenomenal Bush Cowpea Beans are renowned for their adaptability to poor soils and their nitrogen-fixing ability, which improves soil health. The name “phenomenal” is based on its high phenolic content of antioxidants, amino acids, and folates. A very nutritious variety. ~180 seeds/oz.