Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)

Seed rate

For grain and dual purpose type
  • Broadcasting: 60-65 kg/ha (45 kg/ha for Krishnamony)
  • Dibbling: 50-60 kg/ha (40 kg/ha for Krishnamony)

Spacing

  • Dibbling two seeds per hole: 25 cm x 15 cm
  • Bush: 30 cm X 15 cm
  • Semi Trailing: 45 x 30 cm
  • Trailing: 2 m X 2 m (on pandal @ 3 plants per pit)
  • Trailing: 1.5 m x 45 cm (on trellis)