New seed alert: Mississippi Purple Hull Pea! This is the field pea of the Mississippi Delta, brought north and grown by my partner Chris at Sankofa Community Farm for the neighboring community in Southwest Philadelphia, PA. Purple pods contain creamy seeds, each with a black eye and purple eyeshadow. Traditionally, these peas are shelled when plump and fresh, but can also be harvested dry. Perfect for making Hoppin' John, peas and rice, or any dish where you would want the home-grown flavor of Southern field peas. Grows on bushy vines. Hear Chris talk about these peas in the first episode of Seeds and Their People, which officially launches tomorrow (if not tonight!) #seedkeeping #seedsaving #vignaunguiculata #purplehullpeas #mississippipurplehullpeas #fieldpeas #cowpeas #blackeyedpeas #seedsandtheirpeople (at Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/B69j7RigHTv/?igshid=1m5gjln9qbw90













