Vigna unguiculata


Black Eye Beans are a sub-species of cow peas. AKA Black-eyed Pea, Black-eyed Bean or Goat Pea. On a bean seed, the hilum is callled the 'eye', the black spot on the hilum gives this bean its name.

The pods can either be used young as green beans or left to dry on the plant for dry beans. The dry beans are where this bean truly comes into its own; add to soups and stews or cook up as a side. 

The plants are heat loving and drought resistant, however they are susceptible to Root-knot nematodes.

Harvest from 50 to 90 days, depending on how the beans are to be used.


Standard packet contains approx. 25 seeds

Petite packet contains approx. 10 seeds


Using Peanutflo-Rhizobium bacteria when planting your peanuts/groundnuts/cowpeas/pigeon peas/mungbeans seed is the most cost effective way of putting nitrogen fixing bacteria into your soil, creating healthier soil for a more productive harvest.

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Black Eye Beans

  • Product Code: 216-0010
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  • R29.19


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