Question: I need a source for whippoorwill pea seed.
Segars from Buchanan, Georgia
Answer: Segars,
These old-fashioned cowpeas can be tricky to find, but they are wonderful. Searching for them is well worth the effort! In Georgia, you might try Whippoorwill Hollow Organic Farm for sourcing seeds. They don't officially offer them for sale on their website, but in the past, the owners of the farm, Andy and Hilda Byrd, have donated these seeds to The Southern Seed Legacy project. If they don't have any, they may be a good resource for finding some.
Here is a picture of the whippoorwill pea seeds from the project's site:
Whippoorwill Seeds Photo
Here is the farm's contact information. It looks like a wonderful place to visit:
Whippoorwill Hollow Farm
Andy & Hilda Byrd
Walnut Grove, Georgia
Mailing address: 3905 Hwy 138, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: 678-625-3272
Email: whippoorwillholf@bellsouth.net
http://www.whippoorwillhollowfarm.com/
Another source is the South Carolina Foundation Seed Association. Their heirloom whippoorwill seeds originate from Tennessee and sell for $2 per packet of 25 seeds.
South Carolina Foundation Seed Association
Good luck!
Ellen
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