{"product_id":"iron-clay-cowpea-seed","title":"Iron \u0026 Clay Cowpea Seed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mpf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"map_last\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIron \u0026amp; Clay Cowpeas Food Plot Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePremium Annual Warm-Season Wildlife Forage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIron \u0026amp; Clay Cowpeas\u003c\/strong\u003e are one of the most trusted and widely planted \u003cstrong\u003ewarm-season food plot seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e for deer, turkey, quail, dove, and other wildlife. Known for their rapid establishment, heavy forage production, and high protein content, these annual legumes are ideal for creating productive spring and summer food plots throughout the Southern United States and Transition Zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese highly palatable cowpeas produce tender new growth that deer aggressively browse during early growth stages, while mature plants continue producing nutrient-rich forage throughout the growing season. As plants mature, they develop seed-filled pods that provide additional late-season feed for upland birds and other wildlife species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron \u0026amp; Clay Cowpeas are also valued for their adaptability, drought tolerance, nitrogen-fixing ability, and compatibility with other food plot blends, including sorghum, millet, soybeans, sunflowers, and forage grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits of Iron \u0026amp; Clay Cowpeas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBenefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Protein Wildlife Forage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProvides nutrient-rich feed for deer and wildlife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Germination \u0026amp; Establishment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuickly develops attractive forage in warm soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Deer Attraction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTender seedlings are highly preferred by whitetail deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Summer Forage Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduces abundant biomass during warm weather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Regrowth Potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinues producing after moderate browsing pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen-Fixing Legume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelps improve soil fertility naturally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Bird Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature pods provide feed for turkey, quail, and dove\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for Food Plot Mixes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlends well with millet, sorghum, soybeans, and sunflowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm-Season Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal for spring and summer planting programs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron \u0026amp; Clay Cowpeas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual Warm-Season Legume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer food plots, wildlife forage, cover crops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-protein forage source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVigorous vine and forage producer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring through summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes – Cowpea\/Legume inoculant recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Rates \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcast Seeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–75 lbs. per acre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverseeding Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–25 lbs. per acre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Food Plots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 1\/2 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Iron \u0026amp; Clay Cowpeas for Food Plots?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron \u0026amp; Clay Cowpeas remain a favorite among hunters, land managers, and wildlife enthusiasts for their ability to produce abundant, highly attractive forage during the critical spring and summer growing seasons. Deer are especially drawn to the tender young leaves during early emergence, making cowpeas one of the most effective warm-season attraction crops available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many forage crops, Iron \u0026amp; Clay Cowpeas continue to produce during periods of heat and summer stress while improving soil conditions through natural nitrogen fixation. Their sprawling growth habit also helps suppress weeds and improve soil coverage in food plot systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the season progresses, mature plants develop protein-rich pods that provide additional feed for turkey, quail, dove, and other upland game birds. This makes Iron \u0026amp; Clay Cowpeas an excellent multi-species wildlife planting option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeer food plots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer wildlife forage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurkey and quail habitat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm-season cover crop programs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil-building crop rotations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWildlife management properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed forage and screening plots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHunting property nutrition programs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Tips for Best Results\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best germination and forage production:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant after danger of frost when soil temperatures are consistently warm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare a firm, weed-free seedbed before planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover seed lightly at approximately 1\/2 inch depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a recommended cowpea inoculant for improved nitrogen fixation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilize according to soil test recommendations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid excessive grazing pressure during early establishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron \u0026amp; Clay Cowpeas thrive in warm climates and perform exceptionally well in southern food plot programs where high-quality summer forage is essential for wildlife nutrition and antler development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpf\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpf\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"map_last\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seed Ranch","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb.","offer_id":67770165985458,"sku":"wja1792573226230","price":6.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Lbs.","offer_id":67770166018226,"sku":"com1792573226231","price":11.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Lbs.","offer_id":67770166050994,"sku":"ohy1792573226232","price":19.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Lbs.","offer_id":67770166083762,"sku":"rie1792573226233","price":38.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/2370\/6802\/files\/iron-clay-cowpea-seed_1.png?v=1792573232","url":"https:\/\/ravelia.shop\/products\/iron-clay-cowpea-seed","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}