Cow pea 'california blackeye'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that california blackeye is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. A soil ph of between 5.5 and 6.5 is ideal for california blackeye as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.98 inches (2.5 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing california blackeye about 0 days after your last frost date.

As california blackeye is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.