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IRON AND CLAY COWPEA
FORAGES · LEGUMES #1178 · VIGNA UNGUICULATA

IRON AND CLAY
COWPEA

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The standard forage cowpea — heat-loving, high-protein summer legume for grazing, plots, and cover crop mixes.

SIZE

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RATE: 25-30 LBS PER ACRE

SUMMARY

Iron and Clay Cowpeas are a summer annual legume. They are vigorous, drought hardy plants and are a great nitrogen-fixing crop. This high protein forage is excellent when used for grazing, haying, baleage, or as a component in a summer cover crop.

01

FORAGE STANDARD

The benchmark cowpea for Southern grazing and plots.

02

HIGH PROTEIN

Quality summer forage when grass protein declines.

03

NITROGEN FIXATION

Builds soil nitrogen for the following crop.

04

POOR SOIL TOLERANT

Performs on sandy and low-fertility ground.

05

WILDLIFE DRAW

Heavily browsed by deer through summer months.

06

VINING COVER

Fast canopy closure suppresses weeds.

07

INOCULATION

Use cowpea-type inoculant at planting for best nodulation.

PLANTING INFORMATION
Planting Rate25-30 LBS PER ACRE
Planting SeasonSummer
Plant Depth (in)1–2"
Minimum Soil Temp for Germination60° F
Optimal Soil pH6–8
EstablishmentEasy
SEED INFORMATION
Seeds Per Pound3,600
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Leaf ColorGreen
Sun RequirementFull Sun
NativeNo
ZONE
Temperature ZoneWarm
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