Cowpea yield per mu

There are many varieties of cowpea, and there are certain differences in yield between different varieties. For example, the output of Hubei cowpea is about 3,400 jins, Guijian No. 1 is about 4,000 jins, and Zaojian No. 4 can be as high as 6,000 jins.

Prospects of cowpea planting

Cowpea planting requires expenses such as pesticides, seeds, rent, and labor in the early stage. The cost per mu of land is about 5,000 yuan, so the net profit after removing the cost can reach 4,000-6,000 yuan, which is quite considerable.

The prospects for cowpea cultivation are very good. Its meat is plump and tender when fried, and can be served cold or marinated. It tastes great, just emphasizes the quality of the cowpeas.

How to grow cowpeas to achieve high yields

1. Land preparation and fertilization

To obtain high yields, cowpeas must be planted in loose, fertile areas with convenient drainage and irrigation. Plow 20-30cm deep before sowing. In addition, some plant ash and chaff ash should be applied as base fertilizer, and then the soil should be broken up and raked flat.

2. Sowing and raising seedlings

Spread cowpea seeds on the prepared seedbed, sow them in holes, and sow 3-4 seeds in each hole. After sowing, cover with soil and wait for the seeds to germinate.