Legume
California Blackeye
A tier
California Blackeye refers to commercial black-eyed pea types from California production—uniform cream seeds with black eyes for dry and processing markets. Culinary use matches classic black-eye earthiness. Hoppin’ John and stews as standard black-eyes. Reliable dry bean supply cultivar class. Cook until creamy.
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Characteristics
Preparations
CanDry StewHoppin John
Traits
CaliforniaClassic EyeCommercial BlackeyeEarthyReliableUniform
History
US
California became a major blackeye cowpea producer for US markets.
US
California Blackeye grades standardised commercial black-eyed peas.