Productive Pod Growth
Produces green cowpea pods containing brown peas, making it a useful variety for vegetable gardens.
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Suitable for home gardening use
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Green Dixie Lee Seeds
Green Dixie Lee is a traditional cowpea variety known for its productive growth, green pods, and brown peas. Also recognized as a Southern pea, this warm-season vegetable is valued for its easy shelling and suitability for home gardens and small farms. The plants develop an upright, slightly spreading growth habit and produce pods that can be harvested for fresh use or dried peas. Green Dixie Lee is a practical choice for gardeners looking to grow a traditional Southern vegetable crop.
Heirloom Cowpea Variety
Green Pods
Brown Peas
Warm-Season Vegetable
Key Features
Easy Shelling
The pods are known for their easy-shelling characteristics, making pea preparation convenient.
Upright Plant Habit
Develops an upright growth habit with some spreading vines as the plants mature.
Warm-Season Adaptability
Grows well in warm weather and is suitable for spring and summer vegetable gardening.
Product Highlights
Traditional Dixie Lee cowpea variety
Green pods with brown peas
Approximately 65 days to maturity
Open-pollinated variety
Upright and slightly spreading growth
Easy-to-shell cowpea pods
Suitable for home vegetable gardens
Useful for fresh and dried pea harvests
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Vigna unguiculata |
| Common Name | Dixie Lee Cowpea; Southern Pea |
| Plant Family | Fabaceae |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated Vegetable Seeds |
| Variety | Dixie Lee |
| Growth Habit | Upright with slight vine spreading |
| Pod Color | Green |
| Pea Color | Brown |
| Plant Height | Approximately 24 inches |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 65 days |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer |
| Planting Method | Direct sowing |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil |
| Watering Needs | Moderate; maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Harvest Use | Fresh peas and dried cowpeas |
| Growing Location | Home gardens and vegetable plots |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Select a Sunny Location
Choose a garden location that receives full sunlight. Green Dixie Lee cowpeas grow best in warm conditions with sufficient sunlight throughout the day.
Choose a garden location that receives full sunlight. Green Dixie Lee cowpeas grow best in warm conditions with sufficient sunlight throughout the day.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Prepare loose, well-drained soil and remove weeds and large stones. Avoid areas where water collects after rainfall or watering.
Prepare loose, well-drained soil and remove weeds and large stones. Avoid areas where water collects after rainfall or watering.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Direct-sow the cowpea seeds after the soil has warmed and the danger of frost has passed. Plant approximately 1 inch deep and follow appropriate spacing instructions.
Direct-sow the cowpea seeds after the soil has warmed and the danger of frost has passed. Plant approximately 1 inch deep and follow appropriate spacing instructions.
Step 4: Water the Plants
Water after planting and maintain suitable soil moisture during establishment and flowering. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogged soil.
Water after planting and maintain suitable soil moisture during establishment and flowering. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogged soil.
Step 5: Harvest the Cowpeas
Monitor the developing pods as the plants mature. Harvest green pods at the appropriate stage for fresh peas or allow them to dry on the plant for dried cowpeas.
Monitor the developing pods as the plants mature. Harvest green pods at the appropriate stage for fresh peas or allow them to dry on the plant for dried cowpeas.
Grow a Traditional Southern Cowpea Variety
Green Dixie Lee Seeds offer an opportunity to grow a productive traditional cowpea variety in your vegetable garden. With green pods, brown peas, easy-shelling characteristics, and approximately 65 days to maturity, this warm-season crop is a useful addition to home gardens and small farms. Provide full sunlight, suitable soil, and regular care to support healthy plant development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Green Dixie Lee cowpea planting, harvesting, and growing characteristics.
How many days does Dixie Lee cowpea take to mature?
Green Dixie Lee cowpeas typically take approximately 65 days to reach maturity under suitable growing conditions. Actual harvesting time can vary with temperature, sunlight, soil quality, and watering. Monitor the pods regularly to determine the appropriate harvest stage.
When should you plant Dixie Lee cowpea seeds?
Plant Dixie Lee cowpea seeds during spring or early summer after the last frost, when the soil has warmed. Cowpeas are warm-season vegetables that grow best in sunny locations. In warmer climates, planting schedules can be adjusted according to local temperatures and seasonal conditions.
Are Dixie Lee cowpeas good for fresh eating and drying?
Yes. Dixie Lee cowpeas can be harvested for fresh peas or allowed to mature and dry on the plant. This variety produces green pods containing brown peas and is known for its easy-shelling characteristics. Dried cowpeas can be stored appropriately for later cooking and use.