Zipper Cream Pea Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant For Home Gardens

Zipper Cream Pea Seeds are from Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata, a warm-season legume known for its productive vines, cream-colored peas, and adaptability in home vegetable gardens. This Southern pea variety is commonly grown in vegetable plots, raised beds, and garden rows. Zipper Cream Peas perform best in full sun, fertile well-draining soil, and warm growing conditions. They provide a reliable harvest of flavorful peas during the growing season.

Features

• Seeds of Zipper Cream Pea vegetable variety
• Produces cream-colored peas in pods
• Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and vegetable plots
• Performs well in warm-season conditions
• Grows with a productive vine habit
• Suitable for fresh use and garden harvests

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata
• Common Name (US): Zipper Cream Pea, Southern Pea, Cowpea
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable Seed
• Growth Habit: Bush to semi-vining annual legume
• USDA Zones: 7–11 (grown as a warm-season annual)
• Planting Season: Spring to Summer
• Growing Season: Summer to Early Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season Months: April–June
• Germination: 7–14 days under warm soil conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture during growth and pod development
• Mature Plant Size: 18–36 in tall (varies by growing habit)
• Plant Spacing: 4–8 in apart