Cowpea planting method and time cultivation technology points

Suitable planting time for cowpea

Cowpea can be planted in spring, summer and autumn. If it is planted in spring, it can usually be planted around February. If the temperature is relatively low, it needs to be appropriately delayed. Planting in summer usually starts around July, and if planting cowpea in autumn, it can be planted between August and September.

Cowpea planting methods and key points

1. Germination

The germination rate of cowpea itself is relatively high, so it is generally not necessary to germinate. If you must germinate, you can soak the seeds in water to allow it to fully absorb water.

Then, we take it out, wash off the mucus on the surface, wrap it with clean wet gauze, put it in an environment with a temperature of about 25-28℃, and it will sprout in 1-2 days.

2. Planting

Put the cowpea seeds into the dug soil pits, usually the interval between each pit is about 30-32 cm, and put 3-4 seeds in it. Then cover it with 3 cm of soil and water it appropriately. After it grows leaves, you need to build a frame to guide the vines.

Key points for cowpea management

Cowpeas require a lot of nutrients to grow, so you must use relatively fertile soil. Its roots are not tolerant to waterlogging, so in addition to being fertile, the soil must also be breathable so that it can handle waterlogging in the soil.