Cowpea fodder seeds are a great choice if you want to grow nutritious green fodder for cattle, goats, and other livestock. Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a fast-growing legume fodder crop that enriches the soil with nitrogen and provides high-protein forage.

If you're looking to buy cowpea seeds for reliable fodder production, this variety ensures quick growth, multiple harvests, and improved soil health. Ideal for farmers searching for cowpea seeds online for sale, this is a cost-effective and sustainable choice.

Product Specifications

Benefits for Farmers from Cow Pea Seeds

• Helps improve milk yield due to high protein content
• Reduces dependency on expensive commercial feed
• Enhances soil fertility for future crops
• Ideal for intercropping with maize or sorghum
• Supports sustainable and cost-effective farming

Cultivation Guide:

1. Soil:

   • Grows well in sandy loam to loamy soils.

   • pH range: 5.5 – 7.5.

2. Land Preparation:

   • Plough the land well to fine tilth.

   • Apply organic manure (FYM/compost) before sowing.

3. Seed Rate:

   • 25–30 kg per acre for fodder purpose.

   • For intercropping with maize/sorghum: reduce seed rate by half.

4. Sowing Method:

   • Direct sowing by broadcasting or line sowing (rows 30 cm apart).

   • Depth: 2–3 cm.

5. Irrigation:

   • Needs good soil moisture at sowing.

   • Irrigate lightly at intervals (7–10 days). Avoid waterlogging.

6. Fertilizer:

   • Basal dose of 8–10 tons FYM/acre.

   • Generally, no nitrogen fertilizer needed (cowpea fixes nitrogen).

7. Harvesting:

   • First cut at 45–50 days after sowing (at flowering stage).

   • Subsequent cuts every 25–30 days (up to 3–4 cuttings possible).

Names of Cow Pea Seeds

Scientific Name: Vigna unguiculata

Common Names: Cowpea Seeds, Cow Peas Seeds, Fodder Cowpea Seeds, Lobia Seeds

Indian Regional Names:

• लोबिया बीज (Lobia Beej)
• கராமணி விதைகள் (Karamani Vithaigal)
• బొబ్బర్లు విత్తనాలు (Bobbarlu Vittanalu)
• വൻപയർ വിത്തുകൾ (Vanpayar Vithukal)
• ಅಲಸಂದೆ ಬೀಜಗಳು (Alasande Beejagalu)
• चवळी बिया (Chavali Biya)
• বরবটি বীজ (Barbati Beej)

Why Choose Our Cowpea Seeds?

Our cowpea seeds are carefully selected to ensure high germination, vigorous growth, and consistent fodder yield. They are untreated and suitable for natural farming practices. Whether you are searching for cowpea seeds online or comparing cowpea seed price, our product offers excellent value with reliable performance, making it a smart choice for farmers and livestock owners.