This pea was a staple of the southern armies during the American Civil War. Introduced in the 1860's. Rare! The peas are the color of clay.
1705 ~ MONKEY TAIL
Originally from Africa. Seeds Pods are long and tan like monkey tails.
1708 ~ OZARK RAZORTAIL
The peas are mottled half white and half red. Very productive bush plants that set on loads of tasty small peas. This fine variety was developed by Horus Botanicals of Salem, Arkansas.
70 Days. An old standard variety; vigorous, high-yielding vines. Thomas Jefferson grew Blackeye Peas in the 1770s.Good for legume cover and garden. needs warm soil;
