A suggestion for those of you who did not grow up in the deep south, but still live in a warm climate zone, I would like to suggest that you consider growing white acre peas. They are easy to grow and thrive on heat and are delicious (especially along with cornbread. I tried growing them in Kansas, with great success.

They should be planted with overnight temperatures exceed 50 degrees. When growing, they vine and spread. They love heat and moisture. After picking mature pea pids, you will need to shell the peas. Cook them in boiling water and bacon with salt.

There are 3 varieties of acre peas I would recommend (1) improve white acre pears, (2) zipper crowders (larger in size), and (3) Texas longhorn (longer pods with more peas).