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Cow Pea

Brand: Oncrop Agro Sciences (Home-&-Garden Series)
Variety: Cowpea / Lobia / Barbati (Vigna unguiculata)
Nutritious & Tender Pods: Produces long, slender, crisp green pods rich in protein, dietary fiber, and essential minerals. Perfect for traditional Indian sabzi, stir-fries, curries, and salads.
Versatile & Productive Choice: Excellent for sunny terrace containers (pots or grow bags with 12–15 inches depth), raised garden beds, and backyard plots.
Make in India: 100% home-grown seed stock conditioned for tropical and sub-tropical Indian climate conditions.

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Vigna unguiculata
Category	Vegetable Seeds / Home Garden
Sowing Season	Best from February to April (summer crop) and June to July (monsoon crop).
Sunlight	Full Sun (Requires 6–8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight).
Germination Rate	80%+ tested quality
Germination Time	4 to 8 days
Maturity / First Harvest	45 to 60 days after sowing

Soil Preparation: Requires well-draining, fertile sandy-loam soil. Potting mix: equal parts garden soil, cocopeat, and organic compost or vermicompost. Maintain soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Sowing: Sow seeds directly into final pots or garden beds 1 to 1.5 cm ( $\frac{1}{2}$ inch) deep. Space seeds 6 to 8 inches apart. Keep the soil moist in a warm, sunny spot. (Direct sowing is recommended as legumes prefer minimal root disturbance).
Watering: Water moderately, keeping the soil moist during germination and pod development. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
Spacing & Care: Provide vertical support or a simple trellis/stick if growing pole-type varieties. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, cowpea requires minimal chemical or heavy nitrogen fertilizers; feed with organic compost or liquid seaweed every 2–3 weeks once flowering starts. Spray neem oil solution regularly for pest protection against aphids and pod borers.

Fast & Continuous Harvest: Begins producing tender pods within 45–50 days, giving multiple pickings throughout the season.
Soil Enricher: Naturally fixes atmospheric nitrogen into the soil, improving overall soil fertility for your home garden.
Heat & Drought Tolerant: Highly resilient in warm Indian summer and monsoon conditions, delivering dependable yields.