GROWING CONDITION | Cowpeas can be erect, semierect (trailing), or climbing. The crop is mainly grown for its seeds, which are high in protein, although the leaves and immature seed pods can also be consumed. |
GERMINATION RATE | 80 to 90 %. |
KEY FEATURE | Land requirement - Land should be free of volunteer plants. The previous crop should not be the same variety or other varieties of the same crop. It can be the same variety if it is certified as per the procedures of certification agency. Isolation - For certified / quality seed production leave a distance of 5 m all around the field from the same and other varieties of cowpea. Season - June - July and September - October |
Description | Cowpea seeds locally known as chowli or lobia seeds, it is cultivated for its long, green pods to be cooked as vegetable or for dry seeds used as pulse. A perfect vegetable for partially shaded windows and balconies of city apartments. |
REQUIERED FERTILIZER | Test fertilizes |
Brand | Eagle seeds |