Vigna unguiculata Other names for African Pea: Southern Pea, Cowpea, Crowder Pea, Black-eyed Pea Features: -Annual -Heirloom that originally came to this country from Africa through the trans-Atlantic slave trade and was cultivated by enslaved Black people at Monticello in Virginia -Recommended for outdoor growing in a container or in the ground -Comes in a biodegradable pot We grow our plants from seed, start them indoors, and move them outside to the shade to acclimate to the weather. To transplant, dig a hole a bit larger than the biodegradable pot, tear the pot in a few places, and bury the the root ball (including the pot) in the hole. You may also choose to add a bit of compost or worm castings into the hole before adding the plant. Water in thoroughly. Variety description from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange: "Once the standard for southern peas, this variety is drought-tolerant and will grow in almost all soils. 5 ft. vines produce extended harvests of 7-9 in. green pods. Small seeds are light brown with dark speckles, good eaten green or dried."