Oklahoma Game Bird Peas (Catjang Peas)

Oklahoma Game Bird Peas (Catjang Peas)
Type: warm season annual legume

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Uses: This is a late maturing cowpea that holds in the hull better than other varieties. The seeds are relished by quail and other game birds. The plants, similar to other cowpeas, produce abundant foliage that is high in protein and an excellent food source for deer with better resistance to heavy grazing pressure than cowpeas.

Planting Date: April - June
Rate: 40 lbs./acre or 1 lb./1000 sq.ft.
Depth: 1/2"

Best for: Deer, Turkey, Dove, Rabbit and Quail

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