Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Cowpeas
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Quantity
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30 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Cowpeas Seeds? — Crop Overview
Cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) (Alasandalu | Lobia | Karamani) is a warm-season crop grown across India for its edible green pods and protein-rich dry seeds. It is a versatile pulse crop used for both kitchen consumption and farm income. Perfectly adapted to South Indian soils and widely grown in rain-fed conditions. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi Cowpeas — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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300–500 g per plant / 8–12 quintal per acre (dry seed)
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Drought Tolerance
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High — ideal for rain-fed farming in AP/Telangana
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Nutrition
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Rich in protein, fiber, iron, and vitamins
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Income
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Dual-use: fresh pods + dry seeds for market sale
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Soil Health
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Nitrogen-fixing — improves soil fertility
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Nutritional Value of Cowpeas
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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24 g
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Dietary Fiber
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10 g
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Iron
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4.5 mg
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Vitamin C
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1.5 mg
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Calories
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336 kcal
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How to Grow Cowpeas Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained loamy soil, plough to 20–25 cm depth, pH 6–7.5
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Sowing Method
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Direct sow / Ridge & furrow / Containers
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Seed Rate
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2–3 seeds per pot / 12–15 kg per acre
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Spacing
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30 × 60 cm
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Irrigation
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Drought-tolerant — minimal irrigation required
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost preferred — suitable for natural farming
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Pest Watch
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Aphids, pod borers — neem oil spray recommended
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Harvest
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60–75 days — harvest pods green or allow drying for seeds
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Sowing Calendar for Cowpeas — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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June–August
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August–October
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–December
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December–February
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Summer
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All South India
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January–March
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March–May
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any warm month
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60–75 days after sow
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Cowpeas — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Vigna unguiculata
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Telugu Name
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Alasandalu (అలసందలు)
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Hindi Name
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Lobia
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Tamil Name
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Karamani
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Crop Type
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Pulse / Vegetable (dual-use)
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Sowing Season
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Kharif / Rabi / Summer
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Germination
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4–7 days
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Days to Harvest
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60–75 days
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Drought Tolerance
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High
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial farm
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Cowpeas Seeds Across India
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Region/Language
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Common Name
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English
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Cowpea, Black-eyed Pea
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Telugu
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Alasandalu
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Hindi
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Lobia
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Tamil
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Karamani
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Kannada
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Alasande
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Malayalam
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Vanpayar
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Marathi
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Chawli
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Bengali
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Barbati / Lobia
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Gujarati
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Chola
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Why Buy Cowpeas Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Cowpeas Seeds
What is Cowpeas in Telugu?
Alasandalu (అలసందలు) — alasandalu
Desi or hybrid?
100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
Best season in Telangana?
June–August (Kharif) and January–March (Summer)
Suitable for small farms?
Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
Germination rate?
90%+ under proper Indian growing conditions
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