BLACK EYED PEAS - GROWING and TASTE TESTING (OAG)

THIS IS MY SEED TO PLATE VIDEO ON BLACK EYED PEAS.
Black eyed peas are easy to grow and in many locations you can grow two crops in one growing season. Watch me and see how easy it is.

[@ginaeaton6680]

I love this man. Only know him from KZbin and got to talk to him one time. He was a survivor! Like my mom, I'm thankful he has gone on to be with the Lord. He doesn't have to worry about the woes we're all having to face right now. However, he is still teaching the rest of us !

[@91210paige]

Amen Sister

[@91210paige]

I love his happy dance. Made me grin ear to ear!

[@deborahthompson5041]

IJUST FOUND THIS CHANNEL. Sorry he is no longer with us. You are correct a survivor. Like my parents were. I thank GOD I am the same way. Yes, he is still teaching.

[@rachellaurent4394]

Do you know how grateful I am for you and your knowledge? Unbelievably Grateful. Thank you for ALL of your videos. Truly.

[@davidsmith6173]

God bless you pops. I'm crying over here trying to plant my own in memory of my grandmother. I hope your grandchildren appreciate you.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thanks so much

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

When I seen OAG had a instant pot! I said woohoo, this man is not afraid to try new things! The peas looked so good, made me hungry, God Bless,xoxoxo

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Yep, I am an old man (80 years old) and I do like kitchen gadgets that help make good food. I love your KZbin channel and the cooking you do. Thank you for watching my videos. OAG

[@asaduzzamanbiplob4902]

Amazing video with that lovely smile on your face while testing always makes us happy. Glad to see you’re doing well and enjoying. Highly appreciate all of your outstanding efforts. We just love you and your great works. Take good care of yourself. Thanks a lot.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello AB. I enjoy seeing your comments and your kind words. I hope you are well and taking care of yourself. OAG

[@Ginabakedgoods]

Love that smile

[@stellacrowe3813]

You are just a wealth of information, you're amazing. Thank you for sharing, I appreciate it. 😄

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hi Stella. I am old, 80 years old, and have learned a lot over my lifetime. I am happy to share with you my experience in growing and cooking vegetables. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe. OAG

[@candidethirtythree4324]

My hubby is from Alabama and we watch your videos together every time one comes on, we both know the value of good country food. Thank you for all you do.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you for watching my videos. I am so busy that I have to work at having time to make gardening videos like this one. OAG

[@toddtomaszewski6820]

I do love this man so much. Pure love comes from his heart to all of us. Thanks for sharing Charles Much love from Texas to you sir. 😎

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. I am getting old, now 80 years old, however, I plan to keep making videos as long as I am able. Thank you for watching my videos. OAG

[@chomama1628]

You make me miss my grandpa. He was an avid gardener too. So many memories following behind him in his garden. 😊 thank you sir!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you Cheryl. Us old folks grew up when times were hard and gardening was very much a part of how we survived. I am now 80 years old and still enjoy growing as much of my food as I can. Thank you for watching my videos. If you haven't already, please subscribe, OAG

[@janetalten8011]

I will forever miss your smile and wisdom! So thankful we have your channel.

[@NubianP6]

I am so happy to have found this video, since I’m growing black eyed peas for the first time this year. I only wish I’d found it before this beautiful man went on to glory. Glad bless you sir, and thank you ever so much for happily sharing your wealth of knowledge with the world. 💜

[@farmergirlofchickens8779]

My AGpa, shelling those is a true test in patience. I did my black beans the same way. It took me three days. My favorite part of your videos is your taste test close up. Someone told me to put the beans/peas in a sheet or tarp and beat it with a stick. Supposedly this shells them all at once. Of course I like to sit and shell. Reminds me of my Mom when we'd sit on the back porch and visit and shell them. Thanks for sharing. I'll grow those next year.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Farmergirl and yes, you are right. I kind of enjoy sitting and shelling these peas also. I too remember sitting with family and shelling peas or beans for winter eating. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe. OAG

[@Growveguk]

I have never been to North America nor have I wanted to visit until watching content like this. I guess this cements in my mind the famous song, 'Sweet Home Alabama.' I wish we had the weather to grow the sheer variety of produce that you have on your little patch of heaven. Fantastic video OAG x Andy, Lincolnshire, UK

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Andy and welcome to my videos. Yes, I am blessed with having my small farm and a long, but hot growing season. Thank you for watching my videos and please subscribe to my channel. OAG

[@dondale68]

Be a joy just sittin back shellin peas with ya as you speak of your experiences! Some of the good old pastimes aren't dead and gone!

[@bettyjanefelts]

I loved this video! Revived my desire for black eyed peas. Made me remember my childhood helping dad shell those black eyed peas and purple hull peas. Thanks for the memories❤️🙏

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Betty Jane. Yes, I also sometimes grow Purple Hull peas. And me too, remember helping my parents shell peas and some times beans. Thank you for watching my videos. OAG

[@getyaplaycloths]

Let me know when you make em lol @Betty Jane Felts

[@jdp6ofus]

I love going back and watching these videos again.

[@courtneyjunker4672]

Love this guy. need more like him in the world. The way his eyes lit up and that smile when he ate those peas... just a genuine simple man. Also, talked me right into growing my own peas. keep on keepin on OAG.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Yep, I love good food. Although, I don't eat a lot. As to being a simple man, yes, I am, wouldn't know how to be any different. And I do plan to keep on keeping on as long as I can, I am now 80 years old, so who knows how much longer I will last. OAG

[@johntheviking7273]

The world would be a better place if everyone had a neighbor like you. I sure wish you were my neighbor and I wish you the absolute best.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you

[@johntheviking7273]

@@OldAlabamaGardener you are one of the best people Ive ever discovered and I really like to watch you and enjoy learning in the early morning with my coffee. I’ve learned a great deal, and my sauerkraut is excellent because of your teachings., I passed on your information to others and they are doing the same. You’re one very interesting person and I do very much appreciate your sharing your knowledge. Thank you.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

You are welcome

[@mayborja1853]

So nice to see that joy of eating your own homegrown veggies I know the feeling. So let’s keep on gardening.

[@shilohfarm7248]

After watching this I’m hungry for black eye peas ! Will fix some tomorrow with corn bread. Thanks for the planting lesson with the added dirt. Does your wife like the peas too ? Thanks again and have a wonderful weekend. Lynnette

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Lynnette, I hope you folks are doing well. As you see in my video, it is dry here and I know your area is dry also. Hopefully we will get some much needed rain early next week. It would not be too hard to space these out in the row, but this works really good for small seeds like turnip or kale seeds. Yes, my wife does like these peas. Thanks for watching. OAG

[@SauceySav408]

Mmmm black eyed peas and cornbread! I like to cook mine with neck bones......so delicious with the cornbread 🤩😋

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Yes, making some cornbread would have been nice with this, but I wanted to keep the video as short as I could. OAG

[@pizzacruzt]

I enjoyed this video so much. I’m about to plant mine and I hope to enjoy them as much as he did. I felt like my granddaddy was right here telling me how to grow them.

[@purplethumb7887]

Excellent video. Thank you for showing how to cook them. Your smile and chuckle when eating them made my day! Thanks for sharing, be safe, and be well!

[@cagriggs1]

Made me smile along with him when he taste tested. Nice!

[@91210paige]

It couldn't be good I didn't see OAG doing the Happy dance. I love this old man. May God have prepared you a place worthy of you my friend.

[@sandrarichardson2713]

Didn't know Charles long. Fell in love with his way with people. He really enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking....doing his videos and sharing a lot of knowledge of these topics with us. Jesus bless his family.

[@johntocho8954]

This brings back memories from my childhood of growing purple hull peas with my Grandmother in her large garden in Foxworth, Mississippi. She always shared some of her crop with my cousins down the road. Spent hours shelling the peas, and more hours canning the peas. We did speckled butter beans as well. The reward was months later in the middle of winter! Thank you for your videos!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Yes, I have speckled butter beans growing now. Thank you for watching my videos. Please subscribe. OAG

[@danniellaboling3890]

Watching with my 2.5yo son. He was really enjoying the video and asking lots of questions. All my kids love working in the garden. Thank you for sharing with us! Feels like we are coming over for a quick visit with each video.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Danniella, I think that is wonderful that you are having your children working in the garden with you. One of the best things we can teach our children is where their food comes from and then teach them how to grow it. If you are close to where I live, you could come over for a visit in the garden. Thanks for watching and for commenting. OAG

[@danniellaboling3890]

@@OldAlabamaGardener we don't yet. Clear over in the northern mountains of CA right now. Still waiting to hear if we will be moving to Huntsville next year. If we do, you can bet we will come visit!

[@jadestar1580]

I love your taste test! Looks super good. Thank you for the video.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you Jade Star. I am happy to share with you. As you see I do enjoy the fresh food I grow. Thank you for watching my video. Please subscribe. OAG

[@147DegreesWest]

Nice job!! I must confess- I use an All American canner- I just can’t justify the expense of the instapot- but my son has one - he loves it.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Yes, there are other ways to cook these peas. I sometimes cook them in a pot on the stove. Thanks for watching my video. Please subscribe. OAG

[@myrthagunter4141]

I picked our Crowder Peas yesterday . This coming week I will sit on my screened-in back porch, and shell them out . Thank you. Enjoyed !

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Martha and welcome to my videos. Some years I have grown Crowder peas also. I like to shell peas and of course they are so good when cooked with a ham bone and some cornbread. Thank you for watching my videos. Please subscribe. OAG

[@harryhatz9846]

looks amazingly good. I had 2 rows of loaded peas and had to take my wife in for an operation. 4 days later when we came home there was not a pea or leaf left. The deer ate them all but I enjoyed watching you eat yours.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello and welcome to my videos. Yes, the deer will eat the peas and vines. You can keep the deer off them by spraying with a product called: Deer Off. You mix it with water and spray the crops, then the deer won't touch the crop. You can buy it at the big box stores or garden centers. Thanks for watching, please subscribe. OAG

[@dilletanteproprietor]

It cheap and easy to make your own! 2 eggs 1Tbsp minced garlic juice..1Tblsp Cayenne powder..mix with 1 gal of water and spray...after a few days it smells to high heaven but after it dries only the deer can smell it!

[@MrHelmut1150]

I don't think I've ever had black eye peas, you make them look real tasty, thank for sharing your video.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

These are an old time country food. They grow easy and taste good. And they can be stored as dry peas for food during the winter. Thank you for watching my videos, please subscribe. OAG

[@deborahthompson5041]

They look so tasty. I planted some too. Love ALL BEANS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@chelemichele1524]

Good source of protein. Love learning something new adding dirt to thin them out intresting. Have a wonderful day 🌻🌻🌻

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Chele and welcome to my videos. I have found that if I don't use something to increase the volume, then I will sow the seeds much too close together, this way helps. Thanks for watching. OAG

[@kenycharles8600]

Yum. Once you get started, ya just can't stop. I have got to limit myself. Thank you for the upload. I subscribed a long time back. I'm so glad you are still doing the videos.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Kent and thank you for subscribing to my channel. You are right, these Black Eyed peas are so good. I try to upload a video once a week, usually on Friday evening. Thanks for watching what I am doing in my garden and cooking. OAG

[@sherriekemper1828]

I've been a subscriber since early on and I always learn something. Today I learned how hungry I am for black eyed peas! Thanks for these videos from a city gal learning to garden and can the country way.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Sherrie, thank you for watching my video. Yep, I get to wanting some Black Eyed peas too. Cooking them in an Instant Pot is very easy and quick. Later I will make a video on canning these as dry peas. Thank you for being a subscriber to my channel. OAG

[@myjesusislord]

Thanks for the detailed, but not too detailed instructions. You showed me just what I needed to know, and made me smile to boot. 😄

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

You are welcome, I am happy to share my experience with you. Thank you for watching my videos. If you haven't already, please subscribe and click on the "Bell" Icon. OAG

[@staceybaker41]

1st time I've came across Mr. Old Bama Gardener..... subscribed...... gonna watch his videos from here on out ...hea just the cutest thing....... except maybe during football season. I'm in Louisiana GEAUX TIGERS !!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Good for you. I am a gardener fan, not much for sports, I don't have time for them. Thank you for watching my videos. Please subscribe. OAG

[@MrJWMINNESOTA]

Always look forward to your videos. Black Eyed Peas! Every New Year's by tradition. Recipe looks awesome!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Yep, an old southern custom. OAG

[@doncook3584]

You’re a treasure with a little bit of rascal somewhere back there. I’m like Charlie Brown and you play Lucy who always pulls the ball and CB falls flat on his back. I fall for it every video.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I think you are talking about my teasing with offering you a bite of my food. Thank you for watching my videos, If you haven't already, please subscribe. OAG

[@80krauser]

Glad to see this knowledge being shared and preserved. Up here in my part of Louisiana outside of West Monroe we prefer fresh pink eye peas but I had a black eye and a black crowder pop up this late summer in my second crop. Going to save them and plant next year. Dad likes the pepper sauce which is just Apple cider vinegar and jalapenos. We use bacon and sautee the onion in the fat. Just had some lady peas from the garden tonight. First time growing them haven't made much with the drought this year but the plants are still green so hopefully get another mess before winter.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Yep, I some times grow purple hull peas also. The drought hurt all my crops this year. I sure hope it doesn't do that again next year. Thank you for watching my videos. OAG

[@johntocho8954]

I also like purple hull peas from an early age. I remember my grandmother's garden (Foxworth, MS) and her canning the peas at the end of the season. Also speckled butter beans and brown butter beans! Thank you for such an excellent video! Brings back lots of great memories!!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Yes, I some times grow purple hull peas and I like them also. I was planning to grow speckled butter beans this past summer but never got it done. I will next spring. Thank you for watching my videos. I will be making some videos on cooking the vegetables I have stored. So, keep watching. OAG

[@DarleneYoungartist]

You sure can do a lot of people a lot of good. You are giving people skills that can enhance the quality of their lives or even give them survival skills. Thank you.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

You are welcome. I am happy to share with you things I have learned over my 81 years of life. OAG

[@patricebarbary1675]

Love your video and your laughter enjoying them peas be blessed

[@nursecheri62]

I just love your videos! Thank you for taking the time to re ord and share your knowledge. Some of the things you have said during the various videos of yours that I have already viewed, remind me so much of my Grandmama and my Daddy. Brings back so many good childhood memories! Country cooked food is absolutely the best and soo comforting. I so look forward to watching and learning from your videos! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you for watching my videos. I am happy I can bring you some wonderful memories of your childhood. Yep, country cooking/country food is the best and the healthiest for us. Thank you for watching my videos. If you haven't already, please subscribe. OAG

[@ashantisingh5217]

Really enjoyed your video Now I am planting black eye peas in my garden. # Motivated

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Black Eyed peas is one of my favorite vegetables. Thanks for watching my videos. Please subscribe. OAG

[@annaisabella5143]

I just received some black eyed peas from my late grandmother’s garden from halfway across the world! They’re heirloom.. and while she may not be around to teach me how to sow her seeds, I’m thankful to have found your video! Thank you for teaching us!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching my videos. If you haven't yet, please subscribe. OAG

[@kageoashj2912]

I saw your video on growing pinto beans and I started up a line in the dead, dry, compact clay dirt of my small city house backyard. An amazing experiment after I beat the heck out of the hard dirt just so I could bury the beans a little. I’m curious to see how well they will do! They had trouble sprouting through the heavy soil but now a good couple bundles have popped up! I planted them thick so they worked together to push through. Amazing. It brings life back into my dead lawn grass

[@kageoashj2912]

I’ve already subscribed!!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I think having lawns of grass is a waste of valuable garden space. A lot of vegetable can be grown in back yards. Thanks for watching my videos. OAG

[@littleredhen3354]

Thank you for sharing all your wisdom! You are a genuine treasure trove of information!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Karin, you are more than welcome. I know there are many who want to learn how to garden and I am sharing my years of experience with you. I am 80 yers old and still going. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe. OAG

[@littleredhen3354]

@@OldAlabamaGardener No way! 80? I would never have guessed that! You run circles around most 20 somethings I work with😉 And you make amazing videos to boot! Very talented man👍

[@littleredhen3354]

One question, I bought some black eye peas from the grocery store to save but I had a handful that didn't fit into the jars leftover. Have you ever tried planting grocery store beans? If so, any special instructions? I'm gonna try planting them in pots to see if they grow😁

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Karin, store bought peas and beans will grow if it hasn't been treated to stop it from sprouting. The best way to find out if it will grow is to do as you say and plant a few seeds in a pot and see if they come up. Another way to be sure they will come up is to buy ORGANIC peas or beans at a health food store such as Whole Foods or Earth Fare or Sprouts. OAG

[@littleredhen3354]

@@OldAlabamaGardener thanks😁 I'll let you know if they sprout👍

[@ameliatribeofissachar7311]

I can taste em over here mmmm yes sir good stuff. I dont eat pork but I use beef. Blessings young man Ain't nothing like country folk

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I agree and there ain't nothing like country food. OAG

[@2feetaguywith]

I might have a new favorite gardening channel. I'm planting some tonight

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you

[@JeanJean-lz5qp]

Your videos make me think of my daddy's beautiful gardens. I love both black eye peas and purple hull peas. I make homemade "CHOW CHOW" to eat with my black eye peas. I make delicious CHOW CHOW similar to how mamma made hers! LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. Wish I could buy a bag from you. What ever the cost would be worth it!!!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Jean Jean and welcome to my videos. I sometimes grow Purple Hull peas also. I don't spray my Black Eye peas with poisons so I don't think you would like my peas because the quality of my peas is not as good as you can buy at the stores. I appreciate you watching my videos. OAG

[@domcrotty5784]

Thank you for the great video! Getting ready to plant the first round of 'em here. Have a wonderful growing season!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you! You too! OAG

[@Kyntai]

Your double cook method looks like it solves the “dirty” water problem I’ve had before when cooking them. Thank you. Looking forward to my own small harvest.

[@jasonamoscomedy]

I grew up eating my grandparent's garden food and it was so different compared to the junk you get at the store. Thanks for sharing.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Very good observation. It was true back in your grandparents day and it is still true today. The junk food that Americans are eating these days is killing them at a faster rate than ever before. Thanks for watching. OAG

[@orscrub3161]

what a tease!!!! now i’m craving black-eyed peas! 🥴 ❤️

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. Its just good country food. Please subscribe. OAG

[@orscrub3161]

OldAlabamaGardener .........have for quite a while now! love your videos. 💕

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. I appreciate you as one of my viewers. OAG

[@orscrub3161]

OldAlabamaGardener ..............you betcha! 😊

[@judyhulsey6014]

Good old home grown country food is the absolute best ever!! You're so blessed!!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Yes, I agree. That is why I live in the country. Thank you for watching my videos. I am trying to reach a major goal of subscribers, you can help me by asking all your friends and family to subscribe to my KZbin channel. Thank you. OAG

[@ceajaegirl]

Why would anyone thumbs down? Thank you for your information and inspiration!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you for watching my videos. OAG

[@MyTNMtnHome]

The sweetest giggle. I want some peas too! My Purple Hulls went wild last year. Like a jungle.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Did your purple hull peas make a lot of peas? If not, it wold likely be because of too much nitrogen fertilizer. I say that because you said the vines went wild, like a jungle. Thank you for watching my videos. OAG

[@MyTNMtnHome]

@@OldAlabamaGardener Thank you for taking the time to ask. They made a ton of peas! I didn’t realize they were vining. They tried to strangle my corn but it all worked out.

[@annierothman4420]

I just love your positive energy and attitude. Loved your videos. Annie.

[@vshar1]

You've inspired me to grow my own black eye peas. I just love your little dance when you're doing the taste test. .....makes me wish I could really get some

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Let me know how it turns out. Thank you for watching my videos. Please subscribe. OAG

[@sqwrrl]

They look delicious! Nothing better than home grown. Yes you did share them with us. Thank you!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Carlota. How are you doing? Well I hope. C.

[@sqwrrl]

OldAlabamaGardener I am a little better every day, thank God. Had a setback with edema but I think we’re on the right track now and I have a check up on the seventh. Three different procedures packed a big wallop. They ended up installing the pacemaker in my abdomen, I imagine to keep it away from the coronary artery repair. Today marks four weeks, and recovery typically is 5 to 8 weeks. Thanks for watching out for me!

[@PawPawMountain]

Country Food, Home grown... it's the best! Well done OAG!!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello PPM and welcome to my video. That is what I like, home grown, home cooked food. That way I know what is in or on my food. I didn't get to be 80 years old eating junk food, growing it myself is the healthiest way. Thank you for watching my video. Please subscribe. OAG

[@melanielinkous8746]

From planting the seed to suppertime! Love it!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I lie to make videos showing from planting the seeds to eating the produce. Thanks for watching my videos, please subscribe. OAG

[@oshiamcknight7198]

Thank you for that mouth watering black eyed peas and sausage dish.......I love and appreciate every moment from the garden to the table 👍🏾👍🏾

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

It is a good recipe. Thank you for watching my videos. Please subscribe. OAG

[@robertagonzales888]

It's amazing to watch the end result of your labor of love

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Many folks like the start to finish videos I make. Welcome to my video. Thank you for watching, please subscribe. OAG

[@daintyflygirl4va]

Love you, sir. Thanks for the knowledge. Take good care of yourself

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. I love you too for watching my videos. I am 80, years old, so I am taking good care of myself. And I wish for you good health. Please subscribe to my channel. OAG

[@helenawright1127]

Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed your video. Hope you are staying safe during this time. I liked and subscribed. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. My husband loves black eyed peas.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Helena and welcome to my videos. Thank you for subscribing. I will make more videos as the summer growing season comes on. OAG

[@cherylcummings1303]

Wow! I wish I could taste some too! Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing!🥰

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hi Cheryl and I wish I could serve you some so you could try it. Black Eyed peas are very good. Thanks for watching and please subscribe. OAG

[@peaceandlove5214]

One of the most beautiful plants I love to grow.

[@cosmicninjaSN8]

One of the best video's I've ever seen!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you so much. If you haven't already, please subscribe. OAG

[@wymanrichards2994]

Thank you sir I really have learned a lot from your videos. I also live in Alabama myself . But I was always told not to fiterlize peas they said you would have more vines than peas . Got to try your method this year . Thank you so much.

[@wymanrichards2994]

I apologise sir I didn't mean to offended you in anyway . I would just like to get your views on this matter please.

[@Elizabeth13506]

@@wymanrichards2994 I'm sorry to tell you, but this wonderful man went to heaven about 8 months ago.

[@wymanrichards2994]

I'm so sorry I didn't realize till recently of his passing. He was a true innovator in gardening. He left a treasure trove of videos we all that love gardening can learn from. He was a true Alabamean.

[@phoenixkay7191]

Great video, thank you.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. Please subscribe and watch as I upload more videos. OAG

[@mattlamere1226]

This recipe was fantastic!!! I made these black eyed peas last night and they were perfect. I was making the Mmmm Mmmm noises just like you do ; )

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. I make this often. I like my millet fake cornbread with it. Watch me make Millet cornbread at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJiWdnxqZtifjKM OAG

[@bobbiejones6481]

Got to try, thank you.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Bobbie, let me know how you liked them when you try it. Thanks for watching. OAG

[@theresasuttle711]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful gardening and cooking talents!!!!!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Theresa and welcome to may videos. I am happy to share with you. OAG

[@johnbrazil3808]

Many years ago I knew a lady that pickled black eyed peas with vinegar in a Ball jar. I was young then & didn’t pay attention to how she done it. The peas retained their light green color & were crisp not mushy. The taste was exquisite! Open a quart & eat some fast because they are not going to last if anybody else is around. I don’t know if you have ever done this or had any but if you have send me directions! I’m going to wing it this summer & try my best. Hope you do to.

[@popplace4]

I'm gonna try growing some bep's, thanks for showing me how!

[@FlipMacz]

Man! Great video! I threw a bag of Black eyed peas out my back door, into the yard. Oh my gosh!!! It grew! Now, I've got dozens of huge black eyed pea plants! Guess I better figure out how to take care of them. This video was great. But why do some gardeners say you can't get any crop for about 3 years?

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

On your question about: Why do some gardeners say you can't get any crop for about 3 years? My answer is: They need to watch me do it. Thank you for watching my videos. If you haven't yet, please subscribe. OAG

[@Called2Sing]

I love your videos! I live and garden in South Mississippi. Your tips for gardening are great for my climate too!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Amber. Yes, our climates are similar enough that my tips will work for you also. Thanks for watching my videos. OAG

[@SauceySav408]

I looove black eye peas 😍. Never grew them before. Next season for sure!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Me too, I like Black Eyed peas better than Purple Hull or any other field peas. Thanks for watching. OAG

[@SauceySav408]

@@OldAlabamaGardener my family cooks black eyed peas on new year's to bring good luck :) it's an old southern superstition lol

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Yep, its an old southern tradition. OAG

[@ellenlakin8891]

What a wonderful video! I shelled many peas on the front porch at my grandparents farm while I was growing up. I grew my first batch myself last year and am trying again this year. I have a small garden and small space but I've got the black eyed peas and crowder peas growing. You have inspired me! Thanks so much. PS I'm going to put jalapeños on my peas now!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Wonderful! I am happy you are gardening. Thank you for watching my videos. If you haven't already, please subscribe. OAG

[@chuscaace6321]

You are amazing, Love your video. Make cry and smile at the same time

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. Sorry if I make you cry. Thank you for watching my videos. OAG

[@debrasearcyfrazer9142]

Love this video! Just subscribed. Want to watch all of your videos! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

You are welcome. Thank you for subscribing. OAG

[@angelhovencamp7156]

This is fantastic! I love that you're using an instant pot to make it easy and quick! Thank you!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

You are so welcome!

[@love2uedify3]

I really enjoyed watching you eat!! You are an excellent teacher of country growing food. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I like to grow good food and as you see I like to eat good country food. Thank you for watching my videos. Please subscribe. OAG

[@waldenbiga3837]

Great video OldAlabamaGardner! I have just pulled out my snow peas here in texas. Going to give these Blackeyed Peas a try now!! Will let you know how they do.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Great. Yes, let me know. Thank you for watching my videos. Please subscribe. OAG

[@daniellefowler1918]

I love your videos! Thank you for showing the complete process - your recipes are excellent!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you Danielle, I appreciate you watching my videos. And I like the complete process videos also. OAG

[@engineeringentropy8965]

We need more people like you in the world

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. OAG

[@lorrainebarnett6549]

Yum! I think I need to cook up a pot of cowpeas tomorrow. I had never grown blackeye peas or cowpeas until about 4 years ago. I got one seed packet just to try. They were so amazing! Of course, they turned out to be pole type so they went everywhere in my garden but the harvest was outstanding. I've grown them ever since. I think I really will try your process with the blackeye peas and using the soil. Isn't growing your own food the best ever?! Love your videos and wish we could all sit down for a meal together some day. :-)

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you Lorraine and welcome to my videos. I agree with you that home grown food is absolutely the best. I am happy to share my years of gardening experience (I am 80 years old) with you. Please subscribe so you will be notified when I upload more videos. OAG

[@Starlynn29]

Pure joy after watching this.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. I have videos on growing other beans also. Thanks for watching my videos. If you haven't already, please subscribe. OAG

[@johnnyo.6162]

Thanks for the video, I am going to plant another long row today.

[@michellegozar1131]

Sir, you are such a treasure! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm :) I have never been more inspired to grow my own veggies. God bless!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Growing some of your own vegetables is very rewarding in many ways.

[@bobbiejofouts1708]

I loved seeing the smile in your eyes, your joy. I can relate and want to grow some this year.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. I cooked Black Eyed peas for supper today.

[@teresaplopper7603]

Thank you for your time on showing us ,

[@maryfeagins5916]

thank you for this informative video! I want to grow black eyes and harvest before dried to keep in my freezer. Our grocer has those in freezer occasionally; any recommendation on what pods look like at this stage? I love the history of black eyed peas; we especially eat them on New Years.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

As my video starts, up to time mark 0:06, in the bottom left corner, you see a light green pea pod. That is the what to look for if you want the peas before they become dry. The light green stage is called the "Shell out" stage, that means the peas are mature but still plump and full of moisture. OAG

[@agathajoseph3886]

I love when you show how to make and taste I believe you it 😜

[@MrCntryjoe]

Great video by a fine gentleman. Love some black eyed peas. ☮️ HTGDE.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello J Merritt and thank you. Black Eyed peas are easy to grow and will grow well in your area. OAG

[@3tropicstaffies319]

That was an awesome video! You’ve inspired me! All my love from Risbane Wustralia ❤️

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Awesome! Thank you! OAG

[@destiny5776]

I enjoyed watching your video.. I have a little area where I saw them but they never make it until full maturity.. I always eat them like green beans...🤣😂🤣

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Yes, they can be eaten other ways than dried. OAG