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Crop Stories is a core program of Utopian Seed Project, designed to creatively share the stories that connect people and places through food and seeds. We’re creating deeper connections and understanding of our foodways by focusing our outreach on crops, cultures, and cuisines.
The latest issue of Crop Stories is focused on PEAS, specifically the African-origin pea known by various names such as field peas, African peas, southern peas, and cowpeas.
This print edition features some excellent writers, artists, and chefs. Including a recipe from Sandra Gutierrez, poetry by Marilyn Nelson, essays by Keia Mastrianni and Janisse Ray, and artwork by Melissa DeSa and Naima Penniman.
64 Pages | Full Color | 9.5” x 7.5”
Editor: Cynthia Greenlee
Art Director: Talia Moore
Project Manager: Chris Smith
Resident Artist + Project Assistant: Melissa DeSa
Copy Editor: Carlynn Crosby
Puerto Rico Everblush (Abelmoschus esculentus): Puerto Rico Everblush, a selection of Puerto Evergreen, is a smooth okra with red blushing. Chris Smith, alongside other collaborators, have done selection on this variety since 2019. This variety has maintained some diversity, but overall this is a delicious and productive okra that grows well in Western North Carolina.
Weight (avg. seeds): 5 g (100 avg. seeds per packet)
Seed Grower: Delia Jovel Dubón, Tierra Fértil Coop, Newfound Community, NC
USA Shipping Only | $5 Flat Rate or FREE Shipping on Orders over $45 | Our collective members pack and ship the seeds together. First Ship Date, Feb 15, 2026.
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