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Found and grown mostly in semi-arid tropical areas of Africa, Asia, South Europe, and Central & South America, Cowpeas are a savior crop for areas with poor climatic conditions. These can be grown easily and do not require much to thrive. Helpful in fixing atmospheric nitrogen through its root nodules, cowpeas carry all the essential nutritional benefits and the makings of a super food. Majorly rich in Vitamin A, B9, C, fibre, protein, copper, iron, and phosphorous, consuming cowpeas is an excellent way to prevent the risk of developing cancer, diabetes, anemia, cold sores, and even depression. Including cowpeas in your diet will also help in maintaining a healthy metabolism, bowel system, cardiovascular system, and immunity. Also great for having strong bones and healing injured muscle tissues. Eating cowpeas results in a radiant skin and shiny hair as well. With so many benefits, we are sure your next meal might just consist this bean like legume.
These can be cooked with spices and vegetables after soaking overnight. They are also used as an important ingredient in soups, salads, pastas, sandwiches and many other dishes as a taste-enhancing and healthful ingredient.
Growing guide for Cowpeas Seeds
Planting instructions
Start with a fresh garden bed, nicely weeded with the soil loosened, and ready for sowing.
Plant the seeds straight into the dirt, approximately 1 inch deep and 4-6 inches apart in rows.
Water thoroughly, then wait a few days for the seeds to sprout.
Once the plant grows, it’ll start forming flower buds. From these the cowpeas will sprout.
Growing Requirements
watering
While watering, try to avoid getting the leaves wet. Water frequently, especially during dry period
pests
Cowpeas might bear symptoms of defoliation in early stages with larva’s head thrust inside the pods and the rest of the body hanging out. There can be holes on the buds, flower or pods, due to the presence of slug like caterpillar, honeydew secretion, and black ant movements. The following pests are common in cowpeas -Aphids, Spider mites, Bean beetles, Leafhoppers.
soil
Cowpeas grow well in soils which have up to 85% sand, and are slightly acidic (pH 6.0-7.0).
spot
Grows best in sunlight, but partial shade is also suitable.
temperature
The best temperatures for them are 21 to 35 degree celsius (70 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit).
how to harvest
Cowpeas can be harvested at three different stages of maturity: green snaps, green-mature, and dry.
Depending on temperature, fresh-market (green-mature) peas are ready for harvest at 16 to 17 days after bloom (60 to 90 days after planting). Harvest date for green snap pods is normally determined by the central processing unit.
Cowpea pods are packed, 25 pounds net, in bushel hampers or mesh bags.
Disclaimer:
The productiveness of any seed we sell is subject to your local climatic conditions*, the sowing method you adopt, and your commitment to the planting process. We give no warranty, expressed or implied, and are in no way responsible for the produce.
Please note that all our seasonal recommendations/ sowing information is as per the local climatic conditions. *For more information on the optimum conditions required for growing seeds in your region, please contact us at, hello@allthatgrows.in or Whatsapp us at, +91 8544865077
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