Cowpea Plant
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), an annual from Africa, grows 0.5-3 m in sandy loam with full sun, tolerates low moisture, and yields 0.4-0.8 kg of seeds, aiding heart health with minimal watering and 5:10:10 NPK.
Habit
Annual
Height
0.5-3 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Sandy loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Low-Moderate
Edible
Yes (young pods)
Medicinal
Yes (antioxidants)
Origin
Africa
Climatic Condition
Tropical, subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-35
Humidity (%)
40-70
Potting media
50% sand, 30% compost, 20% peat
Fertilizers
Low nitrogen NPK (5:10:10)
Watering
Infrequent, drought-tolerant
Plant Weight
~0.5-1.5 kg
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.5-1.0
Yield Per Plant
0.4-0.8 kg
NPK ratio
5:10:10
life Span
1 year
Health Benefits
Supports heart health, digestion
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% sand, 30% compost, 20% peat
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize monthly with low-nitrogen NPK
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose, Bacterial Blight, Root-Knot Nematode, Cowpea Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew
Black lesions, Water-soaked spots, Galls on roots, Mottled leaves with stunted growth, White powdery coating
Remove debris, copper sprays, Crop rotation, resistant varieties, No organic cure, Neem oil, sulfur
Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Bactericides with copper hydroxide, Nematicides with aldicarb, No chemical cure, Fungicides with myclobutanil