There are many varieties of cowpea, and yields vary somewhat between varieties. For example, Hubei cowpea yields around 3,400 pounds, Guijian 1 is around 4,000 pounds, and Early Jian 4 can be as high as 6,000 pounds.

Prospects of cowpea planting

Cowpea costs pesticides, seeds, rent and labor in the early stage of planting. The cost of each acre of land is about 5,000 yuan, then the net profit after removing the cost can reach 4,000-6,000 yuan, which is still considerable.

The cowpea planting prospect is very good. Its flesh is plump, fried tender, and can be cold or pickled. It tastes great, as long as the quality of the cowpea is emphasized.

How to plant cowpea for high yield

1, land preparation and fertilization

To get high yield, cowpea must be planted in a place that is loose and fertile, with easy drainage and irrigation. Before sowing, it should be ploughed y for 20-30cm. in addition, some grass ash and grain husk ash should be applied as base fertilizer, and then the soil should be broken up and raked flat.

2, sowing seedlings

Spread cowpea seeds on the organized seedbed, using hole sowing method, each hole sowing 3-4 seeds. After sowing, cover with soil and wait for the seeds to germinate.