Small-eyed Siyirma

Prolific cowpea variety from Western Turkey. Pods grow 6”-7” long and generally produce up to 10 white seeds while some pods have more. Siyirma is a general category used for cowpeas in Western Turkey and is used interchangeably with Karagoz or Karnikara. This particular variety’s seeds look like rice pea of the American South.

Fresh pods are at their best when steamed, stir-fried or cooked with oil olive. At full maturity, dry peas can also be used in salads.

Variety name in Turkish: Ufak Gözlü Sıyırma

Packet has 25 seeds