These are heirloom field peas. Specifically, they are: knuckle purple hull brown crowders. The shell is purple when ripe having a knuckle (bumpy) appearance, while the pea on the inside is a brown crowder (very crowded).
They have a stronger flavor than other peas and make a dark pot liquor (or potlikker).
They've been in my family (on my mothers side) for decades. This is my fourth year of growing them myself (after having been given a handful of seed from my uncle).
Of all that I have experimented with, these are my favorite. I always save the largest space in my garden for this variety.
They have a stronger flavor than other peas and make a dark pot liquor (or potlikker).
They've been in my family (on my mothers side) for decades. This is my fourth year of growing them myself (after having been given a handful of seed from my uncle).
Of all that I have experimented with, these are my favorite. I always save the largest space in my garden for this variety.
After work today I picked this row, brought them home and shelled them. I will be cooking them tomorrow night. Can't wait.
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