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Re: Black-eyed peas

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Tim, thanks so much for the good information. I was
beginning to wonder if anyone out there had grown these
peas.

Enjoyed your web site too :-)

Thanks again
Lisa


Lisa wrote:

> > Dale,
> >
> > I noticed no one has answered your post yet. I'll try to
> > help with my limited knowledge. I am growing Cowpeas aka
> > Purple Hull Peas this year for the first time. I think they
> > are similar to black-eyed peas.
> 
Tim wrote:

>      They are similar but I believe the purple-hulls have a slightly
> stronger flavor.
> They also stain your fingers when shelling them. :-)
> This applies to both:
> Harvesting can be done as the pods begin to change (to purple or brown)
> from green.
> They are very good fresh, flavored with a few strips of salt pork or
> bacon. Bring to a slight boil until
> tender (kinda mushy).
 
> They store very well if left to dry on the vine (they also shell easier).
> The pods will be very brown(tan) and dry.
> They must be soaked in water several hours (4 - 10) before cooking if
> prepared from dry peas.
> 
 
>    Come on up and visit the country sometime!
> http://www.ken-tenn.net/covenantfarms


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