Per Kg Red Caloona Cowpea (sum)

PER KG RED CALOONA COWPEA (SUM) 181253

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PER KG RED CALOONA COWPEA (SUM) at a glance

Fast maturing and excellent fattening crop

Resistant to Phytophthora Root Rot

Can be grown as a dual purpose crop for grazing and or grain production

Excellent rotation crop

Well adapted to acid upland soil and can be grown for seed, green manure, and fodder production.

Strengths:

Multi-purpose legume
Improves soil fertility
Easy to establish
High nutritive value and high palatability
Adapted to a wide range of soils.
Drought tolerant.
High yields in a short period of time.
High seed production.

Limitations:

Must have well-drained soil
Susceptible to a number of pests and diseases
Alternative host for pests/diseases of French beans

Sowing Rate:
10-40kg/ha

Sow October–December into warm, moist, well-drained soil at 30–50 mm depth. Sowing rate: 10–40 kg/ha (commonly ~15–25 kg/ha drilled). Cowpea's rhizobium is Group I (strain CB1015) — inoculate seed with Group I before sowing (not the 'Group CB' designation). Red Caloona is a fast-maturing, multi-purpose cowpea well adapted to acid upland soils, suited to grazing, grain or green manure; easy to establish with high palatability. Lower bloat risk than lablab, but manage grazing sensibly. Guide only — confirm the inoculant and rates with your supplier and a local agronomist. TGRM (07) 5482 1692.

Common Questions

What is Red Caloona Cowpea used for?

Red Caloona Cowpea is a multi-purpose legume that can be grown for grazing, grain production, seed, green manure, and fodder production. It's a fast maturing crop with high nutritive value and palatability, making it excellent for fattening livestock.

What soil does Red Caloona Cowpea need?

Red Caloona Cowpea is well adapted to a wide range of soils and is particularly suited to acid upland soil. It must have well-drained soil to grow properly.

Is Red Caloona Cowpea drought tolerant?

Yes, Red Caloona Cowpea is drought tolerant and delivers high yields in a short period of time. It's also resistant to Phytophthora Root Rot and improves soil fertility, making it an excellent rotation crop.

What is the sowing rate for Red Caloona Cowpea?

The sowing rate is 10-40kg/ha. For specific guidance on your situation, check the product label or contact TGRM on (07) 5482 1692.

Do you ship this product Australia-wide?

Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or road courier. Select your preferred shipping method at checkout.

Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?

Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.

SKU: 181253