Characteristics:

  • Cowpeas have an indefinite growth habit. Early plantings thus yield more vegetative growth and later plantings more reproductive growth (more pods).
  • Highly suitable for hay.
  • Planting depth – not deeper than 5cm.
  • Cut hay as soon as 25% of the pods have discolored.
  • Harvest grain as soon as 75% is dry.
  • Days to flower – 60-70; days to harvest – 130.
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Crop/Cultivar:

  • Cowpeas - Betch White

Sowing density:

  • 10kg/ha

Planting time:

  • November to December for hay production
  • December to January for grain production