Texas Big Boy Pea
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| Management number | 250666402 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$1.60 | Model Number | 250666402 | ||
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Texas Big Boy Pea is an open-pollinated cowpea variety that originated in the 1950s. This variety produces larger peas than other "cream pea" varieties. The pods are long and average 14-15 peas per pod. This is a "purplehull" variety with pods that turn purple when they are ready to harvest. The peas are green at maturity and will dry to a light tan color if left on the plants.
Texas Big Boy Pea is a heat-tolerant variety that performs well in drier growing conditions. When planted in spring, it will continue to flower and set new pods into the summer months. It also can be grown as a fall crop when planted in late summer or early fall.
Texas Big Boy Pea has bushes that are compact and produces pods that are initially green and turn yellow once pods are ready to be harvested and shelled. Pods average 7-8" long with 14 peas per pod. Once cooked, peas will have a dark brown color with a rich, nutty flavor. These are delicious when prepared fresh, but also hold exceptionally-well when blanched and frozen or canned.
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