What is the best month to plant cowpea?

When to plant long beans

Vigna oleracea is a variety of beans, usually planted in spring, summer or autumn. It is more suitable to be planted in late February and late March in spring. This period is more favorable for the growth of vigna oleracea. Vigna oleracea can be planted at the latest in early August. Vigna oleracea is usually planted by sowing.

Planting time in the north and south: There are differences in the time suitable for planting long beans in the south and the north. Generally, long beans are planted in the south in March and April in spring as long as the temperature is suitable, while long beans are usually planted in the north from May to August.

Greenhouse planting time: Long beans can be grown in greenhouses. There is a difference between the time for greenhouse planting of long beans and the time for open-air planting. Generally, the time will be earlier. It is usually more appropriate to plant long beans in a greenhouse from October to December.

Long beans production area and planting month

Long cowpea refers to long beans. It is currently planted in a wide range. The main producing areas are generally in Hebei, Shandong, Shanxi, Guangxi, Guangdong, Beijing, Tianjin, Zhejiang, Hubei, Shaanxi, Hunan, Sichuan, Chongqing, Jiangsu, Anhui and Jiangxi.

Hebei long beans

Hebei long beans are usually planted in March and April, and usually mature in May and June. The beans of Hebei long beans are relatively long, and the pods are generally green in color, about the same thickness as a little finger.

Beijing long beans

Beijing long beans are usually planted in April and May and will bear fruit in June and July. Beijing long beans contain a lot of protein and carotene, have high nutritional value and taste good.

Cowpea varieties and planting months

Long beans are annual plants and are a relatively common type of legume. There are several varieties of long beans, the more common ones are High-yield No. 6 beans, Ningjiang No. 2, Xiabao No. 2, Ejiang 14 beans, Gan Luxiu, 810 long beans, Haiyate, Gandie No. 1 and Gandie No. 3.

High-yield No. 6 beans

High-yield No. 6 beans are usually planted in March and can usually be harvested in May. The plants of High-yield No. 6 beans grow vigorously, have many branches, and generally produce a large number of pods.

14 Cowpea Beans

Hubei cowpea 14 beans are usually planted in June and July and will mature in August and September. Hubei cowpea 14 beans are early-maturing varieties. The pods are straight and even, the surface is relatively regular, and the flesh is arranged relatively closely.