{"title":"Peas - Southern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between crowder, cream, purplehull and black-eyed peas? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of these are Southern peas, but they have some differences. \u003cstrong\u003eCrowder peas\u003c\/strong\u003e fit tightly together in the pod and are favored for their rich flavor; when cooked, crowder peas produce a rich brown, pot liquor sauce. \u003cstrong\u003eCream peas\u003c\/strong\u003e have a creamy, soft texture and mild, distinctive flavor; they're usually smaller than other Southern peas. \u003cstrong\u003ePinkeye purplehull peas\u003c\/strong\u003e are widely grown in the South. Their pods turn dark purple at maturity, and they have the shelled pea flavor and texture preferred by many. \u003cstrong\u003eBlack-eyed peas\u003c\/strong\u003e are cream-colored peas with a black eye and turn dark when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dixie-speckled-butterpea","title":"Dixie Speckled Butterpea Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep red and purple speckled butter pea will add a little color to your meals! The bush-type plants produce plenty of up to 4-inch pods with 3-4 seeds per pod. The seeds, sometimes called butter peas or lima beans, are somewhat rounded and, when cooked, have a wonderful creamy texture and nutty flavor. The seeds can be eaten fresh or dried. Dixie Speckled Butterpea is an open pollinated, heirloom variety that likes the heat and is quite popular in Southern gardens. It's recommended by 9 Southern State Extension Services. 75 DAYS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Premium (Qty- ) | Spring","offer_id":51622040469876,"sku":"86866","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Oz Pkt of Seeds | Year-Round","offer_id":51622040502644,"sku":"86843","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/86843A.webp?v=1729087218"},{"product_id":"elite-cream-pea","title":"Elite Cream Pea Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003ePicking and shelling is easy with Elite Cream Pea. The 7-inch pods are bunched at the top of the bush-type plants making picking easy. The pods are easy to shell, and the small to medium sized, cream colored peas are delicious. This cream pea, also called a cow pea, is suitable for either canning or freezing. The plants are resistant to fusarium wilt. Developed by the University of Arkansas, Elite Cream Pea is an excellent choice for home gardeners. 75 DAYS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622047252852,"sku":"85278","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/85278A.webp?v=1729087390"},{"product_id":"jackson-wonder-ar-lima-bean","title":"Jackson Wonder A.R. Lima Bean","description":"An improved selection of an old favorite, Jackson Wonder A.R. adds anthracnose resistance (a devastating fungal disease) to the list of attributes which makes it an excellent choice for the South. Its meaty flavor is unique (kind of like a baking bean), making it a favorite of many, especially for soups. On the recommended variety list of ten State Extension Services , including all eight growing regions of Texas (which very few varieties of any vegetable can claim), it has a proven track record of heat and drought tolerance. Dwarf habit on 1-1½' tall plant. Keeps producing all summer long in clusters close to the central stem (so plants never fall over from the weight). 66 DAYS.","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 lb of Seeds | Year-Round","offer_id":51622073729396,"sku":"86827","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Oz Pkt of Seeds | Year-Round","offer_id":51622073762164,"sku":"85988","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/85988A.webp?v=1729088299"},{"product_id":"phenomenal-summerpea","title":"Phenomenal™ Summerpea Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery creamy texture with a slightly nutty flavor— the winner in our taste trials of 14 Southern Pea varieties! Bright ruby stems complement yellow pods with faint blushes of red and beautiful blossoms. Main crop is concentrated into one or two pickings, but Phenomenal will continue to produce at lower levels if kept picked. 2' high bush type; average 12 peas per pod. According to independent lab testing, Phenomenal has over three times the total phenolic content of Pinkeye Purplehull peas! (Think of phenolic content as the healthy portion of food. Things like amino acids, folates and anti-oxidants are all part of the phenolic content of the foods we eat.) 65 DAYS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/peas_seed_treated\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll Gurney's pea seed is treated.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"1\/4 lb of Seeds | Year-Round","offer_id":51622098567540,"sku":"39824","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb of Seeds | Year-Round","offer_id":51622098534772,"sku":"85108","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/39824A.webp?v=1729089146"},{"product_id":"pinkeye-purplehull-bvr-pea","title":"Pinkeye Purplehull BVR Pea Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eProductive plants and flavorful seeds make Pinkeye Purplehull BVR Pea a favorite among Southern gardeners. The plants produce 8-inch long, dark purple pods that contain 9-11, kidney-shaped seeds with maroon colored eyes. The seeds, also called cowpeas or crowder peas, have a wonderful nutty flavor and are excellent cooked fresh or dried for later use. Because the pods on Pinkeye Purplehull turn dark purple when the peas are mature, it makes it easy to determine the proper picking time. 80 DAYS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622099845492,"sku":"84897","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/84896A.webp?v=1729089190"},{"product_id":"quickpick-pinkeye-purplehull-pea","title":"Quickpick Pinkeye Purplehull Pea Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eProductive plants and flavorful seeds make Pinkeye Purplehull BVR Pea a favorite among Southern gardeners. The plants produce 8-inch long, dark purple pods that contain 9-11, kidney-shaped seeds with maroon colored eyes. The seeds, also called cowpeas or crowder peas, have a wonderful nutty flavor and are excellent cooked fresh or dried for later use. Because the pods on Pinkeye Purplehull turn dark purple when the peas are mature, it makes it easy to determine the proper picking time. Most of the pods are set above the foliage for quick, easy picking. 80 DAYS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"1 lb of Seeds | Year-Round","offer_id":51622104039796,"sku":"85334","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb of Seeds | Year-Round","offer_id":51622104072564,"sku":"85284","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/85284A.webp?v=1729089362"},{"product_id":"zipper-cream-pea","title":"Zipper Cream Pea Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eA favorite among Southern gardeners, Zipper Cream Pea produces high yields of up to 9-inch pods that are packed with up to 20 peas per pod. The pods are super-easy to hand shell, and the white peas cook up creamy and delicious. The peas, sometimes called cow peas, are a creamy crowder type, making an unusual cream-colored \"pot liquor\" sauce. The open pollinated, bushy plants grow 24 inches tall and produce the largest seed of the cream types. 68 DAYS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"1\/4 lb of Seeds | Year-Round","offer_id":51622134350196,"sku":"85282","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb of Seeds | Year-Round","offer_id":51622134317428,"sku":"85283","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/85282A.webp?v=1729090566"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.gurneys.live\/collections\/peas-southern.oembed","provider":"Gurneys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}