Cowpea (Lobia) Scarlet Long-Red Seeds - 30 Seeds (Red Barbati Lobia Beans/ लाल लोबिया/बरबटी के बीज) High Germination, Easy to Grow, High Yield Seeds For Terrace Gardening

Cowpea Red Scarlet (Lobia Beans), also known as black-eyed pea, is a fast-growing annual legume from the genus Vigna. This variety is valued for its long, red-colored pods and its rich nutritional content, including high protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, and essential minerals. It’s a perfect choice for health-conscious home gardeners.

Lobia is extremely easy to grow and thrives well in balconies, home gardens, or terrace gardens with minimal care. Whether you grow it for fresh green pods or dry beans, it offers both nutrition and flavor in every harvest.   

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About this item

• 🌱 Number of Red Lobia Beans Seeds (लोबिया के बीज): 50 Seeds
• 📍 Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• 📅 Growing Season: Summer ☀️ and Rainy 🌧️
• 🌿 Sowing Method: Direct
• 📏 Seeds Sowing Depth: 1.5–2 cm
• ⏱️ Germination Time: 7 to 14 days from sowing
• 🌡️ Germination Temperature: 25–35°C
• 🧺 Harvesting: 50 to 90 days from planting
• 💪 Plant Vigor: Strong plant

What size grow bag is best for Cowpea (Lobia Beans)?

• 15 x 15 (W*H)
• 18 x 18 (W*H)
• 24 x 24  (W*H)

📅 Cowpea Red Growing Season In India

Cowpea is a warm-season crop that grows well in hot and humid climates.
Best sowing seasons in India:

• Summer: February to June

• Rainy/Monsoon: July to September

🪴 How To Grow Cowpea Scarlet Long-Red Seeds In Containers

Cowpea is not suitable for transplanting and should be directly sown into the soil.

1. Choose a grow bag or pot (minimum 12 inches deep).

2. Fill it with well-draining potting mix.

3. Sow seeds 1.5 to 2 cm deep, spacing them 5 cm apart.

4. Water deeply after sowing and place the pot in full sunlight.

5. Cowpea seeds will germinate in 7 to 14 days, ideally at 25–35°C.

6. As a vine plant, it will need support like poles or ropes to climb during growth.

🌱 Fertilizer For Cowpea

Cowpea is a low-fertilizer crop, but for better yield, mix organic fertilizers like:

• Vermicompost

• Bone Meal

• Neem Cake

Apply these at the time of sowing.

🌞 Cowpea Red Plant Care Tips

• Soil: Loose, well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0 to 7.0)

• Sunlight: Prefers 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily, but tolerates partial shade

• Temperature: Thrives between 25°C to 37°C

• Watering: Keep the soil moist, avoid wetting leaves during watering

🐛 Common Pests and Diseases

Cowpea can be affected by:

• Insects: Aphids, spider mites, bean beetles, leafhoppers

• Diseases: Powdery mildew, Fusarium wilt

🛡 Use organic neem oil spray weekly to prevent pest and disease attacks.

🌸 Red Cowpea Flowering & Harvesting Time

• Flowering: Begins within 4–5 weeks after vine growth

• Pollination: Cowpea flowers are self-pollinating

• Harvesting: Cowpeas are ready to harvest in 50–90 days

Harvest when pods are green and tender for vegetables or dry for beans.

🌟 Cowpea (Lobia) Plant Overview

• Common Names: Southern peas, black-eyed peas

• Hindi Names: Barbati, Lobia (बरबटी, लोबिया)

• Scientific Name: Vigna unguiculata

• Plant Height: 90 to 250 cm

• Growing Level: Easy

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