Cowpeas is the general description of several types of peas that are sometimes used as cattle feed which I believe all originally came from Africa. They are healthy and tasty, though my favorite prep of them is no more than cooked on medium heat for a couple of hours in water, bacon, salt pepper, and optional onions and peppers.
My favorites are purple hulls, Crowders, cream peas (especially the petite varities), and black eyed peas. I grew some last year for the first time and they do love the heat. The only warning I would issue is they are some unbelievable climbers. They will outgrow any cage, stake or poll ever constructed in a couple of weeks, then start wrapping around everything else they find. They will take over a spot, if you let them. Good luck.
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