Mississippi Silver Brown Crowder Cowpea
Growing Mississippi Silver Brown Crowder Cowpea
‘Mississippi Silver Brown Crowder’ is an early-producing Southern pea known for dependable performance in hot, humid climates and an easy-to-harvest growth habit. Plants produce smooth, well-filled pods with a silvery color touched with rose, each packed with uniform, creamy green seeds and a delicate flavor.
Sow ‘Mississippi Silver Brown Crowder’ directly in the garden once the soil has warmed and the danger of frost has passed. Plants are widely adapted and thrive especially well in warm growing conditions.
Harvest the pods once the peas inside are plump and fully developed but still tender. The pods are held above the foliage, making them easier to spot, pick, and shell.
‘Mississippi Silver Brown Crowder’ peas are especially well suited for fresh shelling and cooking, with a creamy texture and mild flavor that works well in traditional Southern dishes, soups, and side dishes.
- Days to Maturity: 62
- Sow Method: Start Indoors
- Sow Depth: ½ - 1 Inch
- Spacing: 1 - 4 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Fruit Size: 7 - 8 Inches
Start Indoors
½ - 1 Inch
18–24 in.
Phaseolus vulgaris