{"product_id":"cowpea-seeds","title":"Lobia Beans - Desi Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eLobia Beans - Desi Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfrica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 cm (bush) to 2 m (pole)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate and regular; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained sandy-loam; tolerates poor soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow nitrogen; a little compost is enough as it fixes its own nitrogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Tender young pods are cooked as a fresh vegetable in sabzis, while mature dried beans are used in curries and dals. As a legume it improves soil fertility and makes an excellent rotation or intercrop.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds 2-3 cm deep directly where they will grow, spacing 10-15 cm apart (give pole types a trellis). \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Soak seeds overnight\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; to speed sprouting; germination takes \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;3-7 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. Cowpea resents transplanting, so \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;direct sow\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;. Tender pods are ready to pick in 45-60 days; harvest regularly to keep more pods coming.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the best time to sow cowpea in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCowpea loves warmth, so sow from February-March for summer and June-July with the monsoon. Avoid cold winter months as germination and growth slow down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow cowpea in a container?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Bush varieties grow well in a 25-30 cm deep pot or grow bag in full sun. For climbing types, add a small trellis and a slightly larger container.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51053989724406,"sku":"SED-VEG-LOBIA-001","price":29.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-lobia-beans-desi-vegetable-seeds-16969008873612.jpg?v=1782715709","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/cowpea-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}