Along with growing “pickles” in the summer time, Parkesdale Farms grows a few varieties of summer peas: black eye, zipper, and conk. All three types are conventionally grown in our fields in Dover, FL. To maintain freshness, they are picked daily and delivered to the market within minutes of being collected. Unlike growing strawberries, peas are a little bit easier.
As you can see, there are no bedding requirements for growing peas. They do just fine when planted directly on the ground. They prefer full sun and don’t require a lot of watering. Keep in mind, they also create their own Nitrogen, so be careful not to fertilize with too much Nitrogen.
Black eye, zipper and conk peas fall into the vegetable category of the food pyramid. A 1/2 cup serving of cooked black eye peas will provide 5.6 g of fiber, 239 mg of potassium and 6.7 g of protein making it a great addition to any meal. We pick and package our peas daily for maximum freshness. You can find our shelled pea varieties in our market in Plant City, FL in 5 lb bags for $12.95.
I’ve always been told that to keep the peas, you had to blanch them before freezing them. Last week I tested that theory. I sauteed some chopped onion with some of our Troyer bacon first, then added the peas. In our case, I took the peas out of the freezer, ran some water through them and into the pot they went. I could not tell a difference in the peas at all. They tasted just as good without a lot of hassle. My kind of meal! 🙂 A little messy, but delicious nonetheless.
I love black eyed peas! I only have a small container garden so I didn’t realize it was their growing season right now. Yummy!
looking for conk peas and zipper peas in the bushel, and what is the price for a bushel
I’m so sorry. We had a very short season this year. We didn’t even have conks! I will send you an email next season as soon as we get them in!
Today is April 9th, 2017. I would like to know when you get confirmation peas in. Could you please let me know when they’re in? Thank you. – Susan. PS. My sister in law, Cindy, works there.
That’s CONK peas.
I am looking for con peas,ladyfinger,sandandy peas. Do you have those and if so when will they be available.
Need info on availability dates for Conk Peas. Can you ship them to NC? Moved here from central Fla. and would like to find them again.
Need info on availability dates for Conk Peas. Can you ship them to NC? Moved here from central Fla. and would like to find them again
Are the black eyed peas available now and if so where can I go to get them? Also, in the reading it says they are picked daily, are they already shelled or is that something that I would do myself?
Thanks!
Would. Love. To. Have. Some. Conk. Pease. For. My. Mom. Let. Me. Know. Where. The. Market. Is. From. Your. Place. I. Hope. You. Have. Some. Please. Text. Or. Call. Me. 8636324550. Thank. You. Very. Much
Hello I am looking for a bushel or two of conks,i need to know when they are in season,to purchase for a family reunion
Hi! Our conks should be available sometime soon in June. I’ll add you to our email list.
Hello,
Could you let me know when your conks come in. I would love the get some when they come into season. Thanks , Mrs. Meg Briggs
Yes! We will send you an email when they are in!
I’m looking for fresh peas. Do you you all have any ? Also I love the conch peas. Please contact me via email if like at lindasweat71@yahoo.com. Also my # is 863-207-6896. Thank you
Yes! We should have them very soon. This June we’ll have conk and black-eyed peas.
I’m from Dadecity and need 2 bushels of conk peas l need to know how to get them and where to pick them up thank you.
Hello! We expect our conk peas sometime soon. We can send you an email when they are here. We sell them already shelled.
Please put me on the list to notify when you have your conch peas available for sale. Also, is it possible to order them over the phone and then pick them up later same say or next day as I live in Winter Haven.
I would like at least 3 bushels of conk peas. Will you let me know when they are ready.
Do you have peas and or speckled butter beans now?
Do you have conk peas ?
Not at this time. They are usually available around May-June.
Do you sell your zipper and blackened peas by the bushel if so how much are they?A
We do. They are currently out of season. I can contact you when they are back in season.
Do you have purple hull peas or pink eye peas?
We do not grow purple hull or pink eye peas.