Cowpeas

Cowpeas

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Warm Season Legume

Rugged survivor of drought due to their deep rooting characteristics. Com. #1

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General Info


Plant Species

Warm Season Legume

Mycorrhizal Dependent?

Yes

Salinity Tolerance

Poor

C:N Ratio (vegetation)

15:1

Estimated Nitrogen Fixation

90-120 Ibs/acre

Type

Annual

Common Intercrop

Millet

Additional Information

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Inoculant Required: Bradyrhizobium sp. (Vigna). Learn More

  • Once established cowpeas are a rugged survivor of drought because they can send roots down approx. 8 feet in 60 days.

  • Cowpeas need only 70 days to reach maximum biomass.

  • More drought tolerant than soybeans.

  • Poor frost tolerance.

  • High nitrogen-fixing capabilities. One of few legumes that will leave the soil with a positive N credit, even if the seed is harvested.

Common Intercrop: Buckwheat, Sorghum Sudan, German Millet.

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