Cowpea

(Vigna unguiculata)

• Type of vegetable : seeds
• Optimum growth pH range: 5.5-6.5
• Optimum growth temperature range : 25-35°C
• Organic matter requirements : undemanding plant
• Rooting :
• Special requirements : most varieties flower in short days but some varieties are indifferent. Very well suited to Mayotte.

• Seed characteristics

• Number of seeds per gram : 6 - 12
• Nursery : No
• Sowing depth : -
• Line spacing : 50 - 100 cm
• Interplant : 10 - 50 cm
• Notes : 2 to 3 seeds/pocket. Widely variable spacings depending on the associated systems/crops.

• Seed germination time

• Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions

• Optimal storage conditions