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Tight Red

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VEGETABLES / COWPEA
Vines with moderate climbing tendency. Purple pigmentation at tip of raceme. Violet flowers. Purple blush and stripes on pods. Slightly curved, partially erect pods, 5-7" long by 0.3" wide. Solid red, rhomboid seeds. 7-18 seeds per pod. Dry cowpeas have a smooth texture and standard flavor, with a slightly dry aftertaste. Standard productivity. Early maturing. Donated to SSE by Mike Deyo (OH DE M) who obtained it from Paul and Debbie Gelderblom (MI GE P) in 1990. The Gelderbloms described the variety as a family heirloom from MS. SSE Accession # 108933
SSE Accession: 108933
$4
Listed In: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
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Iowa
USDA Hardiness: 4b
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