Mississippi Purple Hull Peas Seeds – Southern Peas, Shelling Pea, Heirloom Vegetable Seeds (100 Seeds)
Mississippi Purple Hull Peas are a classic Southern heirloom variety known for their rich flavor, high yields, and beautiful purple pods. These shelling peas are easy to grow and highly productive, making them perfect for home gardens and vegetable patches.
These peas are harvested when the pods turn deep purple, revealing tender, creamy peas inside. They are excellent for fresh eating, freezing, and traditional Southern cooking.
🌱 Plant Details:
• Botanical name: Vigna unguiculata
• Common name: Mississippi Purple Hull Pea
• Plant type: Annual vegetable
• Growth habit: Bush-type pea plant
• Pod color: Purple
• Pea color: Light green to cream
• Mature height: 18–24 inches
• Days to maturity: 60–75 days
• Flavor: Rich, sweet, and creamy
• Use: Fresh eating, shelling, freezing, cooking
☀️ Growing Conditions:
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Water: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Climate: Warm climates, heat tolerant
• Spacing: 12–18 inches between plants
📦 Package Includes:
• 100 Mississippi Purple Hull Pea seeds
🌿 Growing Tips:
• Sow seeds directly outdoors after last frost
• Plant 1 inch deep in warm soil
• Keep soil evenly moist during germination
• Harvest pods when fully purple for best flavor
• Regular harvesting encourages more production
Perfect for home gardens, raised beds, Southern gardens, heirloom collections, and vegetable growers who want a reliable and flavorful pea variety.