Iron & Clay Cowpea
Iron & Clay cowpeas protect soil from erosion, smother weeds, and produce 100-150 lbs/ac of nitrogen. They are drought and heat tolerant while being moderately shade tolerant and will grow on lower fertility soil. Originally used as a forage crop for cattle and sheep, Iron & Clay cowpeas are now primarily used in summer cover crop mixes. Cowpeas are late maturing and have the ability to climb tall species when used in a mix.
