Michels Cowpea

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This variety has been replaced by Whippoorwill, as we believe the two to be alternate expressions of the same variety. Originally from Vince Michels who collected the seeds from a Tennessee farm field that his Army unit marched by in 1941. Possibly a version of Whipporwill, which was popular at that time. Sprawling vines produce excellent quantities of 8-inch-long pods, each filled with 10 to 20 beautiful seeds. Peas are light tan with darker brown mottling and a brown hilum. Vines have a tendency to run, so trellising is advised for easier harvesting. Approximately 85 to 95 days to harvest. Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds. Show more