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Cowpea

Bobbarlu / Alasandalu

Tough, heat-loving legume grown for tender pods or beans. Almost effortless in warm months.

vineeasyseasonalHot SummerMonsoon
Beginner safeNeeds trellisMonsoon friendlyLow effort
74terrace fit
Planting calendar

Suitability for sowing each month in Hyderabad.

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Lifecycle timeline
  1. SowDay 0
  2. GerminationDay 5
  3. FloweringDay 35
  4. First harvestDay 50
  5. Peak harvestDay 68
  6. End of cropDay 95
Care schedule

Day-offset tasks from sowing. Add this crop to your plan to get real dates.

  • Day 0
    Sow seedsSow

    Start the crop in fresh, well-draining mix.

  • Day 1
    Keep soil moist for germinationWater

    Seeds need consistent moisture until they sprout.

  • Day 20
    Train onto trellisTrain vine

    Guide the vine up to save space and improve airflow.

  • Day 25
    First compost feedFeed compost

    Light feed to fuel vegetative growth.

  • Day 30
    Weekly pest checkPest check

    Watch for Aphids & Pod borer.

  • Day 35
    Check drainageCheck drainage

    Thirsty/vining crops are most at risk of waterlogging.

  • Day 35
    Feed at floweringFeed compost

    Switch to a richer feed to support fruit set.

  • Day 45
    Prune & deadheadPrune

    Remove old growth to channel energy into fruit.

  • Day 50
    First harvestHarvest

    Pick early and often to keep the plant producing.

Risk panel
Rain riskhigh

Monsoon waterlogging & splash.

Heat risklow

Summer bolting / flower drop.

Overwatering riskhigh

Root rot from soggy soil.

Common pests
Aphids, Pod borer
Common diseases
Mosaic, Leaf spot
Terrace notes

A great low-water beginner legume for the hot months. Doubles as a green-manure soil builder.

  • Direct sow; germinates fast in warm soil.
  • Light support helps climbing types.
  • Very tolerant of dry spells once established.
Key requirements
Sun
6–8h
direct/day
Shade tol.
Low
Water
Low
Container
18L
15 inch grow bag
Soil depth
25cm
Support
Trellis
1st harvest
50d
Lifecycle
95d
Source confidence

Where this crop's data comes from.

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