{"product_id":"barenbrug-cowpea-ebony-seed-tropical","title":"BARENBRUG COWPEA EBONY SEED TROPICAL (SPR) PER KG (25) 181242","description":"\u003cp id=\"c1-id-8\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eEbony is a diploid, annual, forage cowpea with a spreading growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-45\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eIt was selected as a superior forage or green manuring cowpea on the basis of its  resistance to stem rot disease, growth habit, vigorous growth and good seed yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-46\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eEbony is resistant to races 3 and 4 of the severe root rot fungus,  Phytophthora vignae.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eMeringa cowpeas are susceptible to both these races.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-48\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eA distinguishing feature of Ebony cowpeas is the slight anthocyanin tinge along the length of their seed pod and the strong anthocyanin colouration of the tip of  the pod.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-49\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eEbony was developed for use as a green manure crop in sugar cane growing areas and for use as a forage crop in tropical and sub tropical areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-50\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eOther features of Ebony include a long production season, increased dry matter production \u0026amp; improved return post-grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-51\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eEbony can be also sown into heavier soil types providing an alternative to Lablab.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-52\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eEbony has good drought tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-53\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eGood tolerance to periods of heat and moisture stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-54\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eBest under warm, humid conditions, with temperatures between 20°C and 30°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-56\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-58\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eAn extremely versatile summer forage providing good grazing, hay and silage options\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-21\"\u003eProstate growth habit that can withstand harder grazing\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-22\"\u003eImproved root and stem rot resistance\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-23\"\u003eGreat source of nitrogen fixation in summer rotation\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-24\"\u003eIdeal for producing high quality summer finishing feed\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-25\"\u003eNil prussic acid poisoning issues\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-26\"\u003eSuitable as a companion legume with millet and forage sorghum\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-60\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eAnimal production:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-62\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eEbony has high nutritive value.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-29\"\u003eCrude protein in green foliage 14–21% and in crop residues 6–8%, in grain 18–26%; IVDMD of foliage \u0026gt;80%. IVDMD of residues after grain  harvest 55–65%.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-30\"\u003eWhen fed as a supplement, 10–20% increase in milk yield (Colombia) and 50% higher animal live weight gain  (67 g\/day with sheep) are reported (West Africa).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-63\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-64\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eVegetative dry matter production of 3–10 t\/ha in 8–12 weeks; grain production 250–4,000 kg\/ha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-66\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eSowing arrangement according to intended use:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-67\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eFor fodder and green manure, 30–60 cm between rows and 10–15 cm between plants are suitable; required seeding rate about 20 kg\/ha.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-35\"\u003eOther seeding rates reported are 10–40 kg\/ha when sown in rows and up to 90 kg\/ha when broadcast. Most common  20–35 kg\/ha.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-36\"\u003eSowing depth 3–5 cm.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-37\"\u003eSeed is soft so germination is usually rapid if moisture and temperature are adequate.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-38\"\u003ePromiscuous in its rhizobial requirements.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-39\"\u003eSow in spring to  early autumn.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-40\"\u003eApply superphosphate as required by soil test.  \u003cbr id=\"c1-id-41\"\u003e small application of nitrogen (10 to 20kg N\/ha) may give early assistance (not with seed).\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-42\"\u003eFast establishment and speed to grazing.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-43\"\u003eRecommended planting rate for Ebony cowpea with  AgriCOTE Pro-Tech is 20 – 35kg per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TGRM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47844483465458,"sku":"181242","price":5.65,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/0528\/5106\/files\/181242_f1f9d9c5-fb8b-46ee-a031-fc004ac116f7.jpg?v=1760604595","url":"https:\/\/tgrm.com.au\/products\/barenbrug-cowpea-ebony-seed-tropical","provider":"Tom Grady Rural Merchandise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}