Cowpeas usually mature in late summer to fall, relatively early if grown in greenhouses. The market price of cowpeas is around 4-6 yuan a catty, with prices varying depending on the variety. Differences between regions can also cause cowpeas to vary in price. In addition, cowpeas are best eaten in June or September, when they are at their best when they are available.

Cowpea varieties

Common varieties are:

1, black cowpea: black cowpea is a kind of cowpea, rare, because the planting area is small, so it is more precious, as the saying goes, "Rare is expensive".

2, white cowpea: white cowpea is a kind of high nutritional value of beans ingredients, you can make it into porridge, can also be made into some miscellaneous food.

3, red cowpea: red cowpea is a kind of more common cowpea, the color is red, but also has the spleen and dampness, diuresis and swelling, strengthen the body and other effects.

Cowpea maturity season

Maturity month: cowpea is usually mature from late summer to fall, if it is grown in greenhouse, it will be relatively early. Cowpeas grown in the open are marketed in July-August every year.

Market price: The market price of cowpeas is around 4-6 yuan a catty, with the price varying according to the variety. Differences between regions also cause cowpeas to vary in price.

What cowpeas look like at maturity

Cowpeas are yellowish-white and slightly greenish-purple in color, with pendulous, erect or obliquely spreading pods that are green and linear, 7.5-90 centimeters long, and have multiple seeds in an elongated ellipse.

Contraindications for cowpeas

Cowpeas are not suitable for patients with stagnant gas and constipation.

When is the best time to eat cowpeas

Cowpeas are best eaten in June or September, when they are at their best when they are available.

How much cowpea is the right amount to eat in a day

You can consume 60 grams of long cowpea per meal and 30 grams of rice cowpea per meal. Cowpeas can be consumed in all three meals per day.