Botanic Garden >> Gardening > >> Question and Answer >> About Gardening

Crowder Peas vs. Purple Hull Peas: Different Names, Different Traits

Crowder peas are named for their crowded seeds in the pod; purple hull peas are named for their purple pod color. They are distinct types of Southern peas (cowpeas).

About Gardening: Why Calla Lily Flowers Turn Green: Understanding the Natural Life Cycle; Saving Heirloom Peas from Cutworms in Northern Ontario; Dethatching vs. Aeration: When to Use Each for Overseeding; Hay vs. Straw: The Critical Differences Every Gardener and Farmer Must Know; Tall vs. Dwarf Peas: Choosing the Right Vine for Your Garden; Herbs vs. Spices: Differences in Plant Parts, Flavor, Storage & Cooking; 'Yoshino' vs. 'Radicans' Cryptomeria: Key Differences; Do Purple Martins and Bats Really Control Mosquitoes?; Crowder Peas vs. Purple Hull Peas: Different Traits; Peas vs. Beans: Botanical Differences and Southern Terminology

Garden Articles

Fixing Wrong Soil and Weak Light for Sarracenia purpurea in Northern Michigan

Indoor Care for Hindu Rope (Hoya carnosa compacta) and Purple Passion (Gynura)

Residential vs. Commercial Roofing: Key Differences in Structure, Function, and Materials

Legumes in the Garden: Peas, Beans & Beyond

Moles vs. Voles: Identification, Habits, and Control

Loropetalum Varieties: Size and Color Retention Differences

Azalea vs. Rhododendron: The Stamen Difference

Plants

Topsoil vs. Garden Mix for Lawn Repair

Venus Flytrap & Purple Pitcher Plant Dying in Texas Heat

In-Ground vs. Inflatable Pools: Which Is Right for You?

Moles vs. Voles: Identifying and Controlling These Yard Pests

Indoor vs. Outdoor Bonsai: Understanding the Critical Differences for Tree Health

Growing Peas: Cool-Season Legumes for Early Harvests

Reblooming Daylilies: Varieties and Care for Extended Bloom