Havesting and storing cow pea - black-eyed-peas - Ask Extension
I live in Detroit and I am growing cow peas for the first time. The plants are doing wonderfully but I don't know how to harvest the peas and the bes...
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Havesting and storing cow pea - black-eyed-peas #879209
Asked July 29, 2024, 10:37 AM EDT
I live in Detroit and I am growing cow peas for the first time. The plants are doing wonderfully but I don't know how to harvest the peas and the best way to put them up. Do I need to dry them for storage? Also, do you cook fresh peas differently then dried? I am getting very conflicting information on the web. Thank you for helping!
Wayne County Michigan
Expert Response
Fresh cow peas are typically served as a vegetable, like whole green beans are commonly served. The bigger the beans, the tougher the seeds can be and the pod will be stringy.
Please review the following preservation resources on drying beans/peas and canning:
Please review the following preservation resources on drying beans/peas and canning:
- Vine Drying - National Center for Home Food Preservation (uga.edu)
- Beans or Peas – Shelled, Dried, All Varieties - National Center for Home Food Preservation (uga.edu)
- Center for Home Food Preservation (uga.edu)
- Canning Dry Beans: It Matters How They Go in the Jar - National Center for Home Food Preservation (uga.edu)
- Dry bean storage - MSU Extension
Hi Mary,
Thank you so much! This is incredibly helpful.
Much appreciated.
All best,
