Type
bush, cream pea
Black-Eyed Pea variety
Cream 40 Black-Eyed Pea
A popular bush southernpea grown for pale seeds and mild flavor. While not a black-eyed type, it is a common companion choice in the same gardening category.
Days to maturity
60-70
Best for
quick bush peas, fresh shelling
About Cream 40
Cream 40 is a cream-type southern pea selected for concentrated set and good productivity in hot weather. The peas are pale and mild, with the tender texture cream peas are known for.
Growing Cream 40 Black-Eyed Pea
This type benefits from warm, steady growing conditions and does not need rich nitrogen fertilization. Harvest during the green-shell stage for tenderness, because cream peas lose quality if left too long.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all black-eyed peas, see the complete guide.
How to grow Black-Eyed PeasOther black-eyed peas varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.