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CBC1
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CBC1 is an early maturing Traditional African Pea variety taking approximately 75 days to maturity. It is a dual purpose determinate variety with an upright and bushy growth habit. This variety exhibits high levels of resistance to cowpea aphids borne mosaic virus (CABMV). Recommended for regions III, IV & V, CBC1 offers reliable yields even in challenging conditions.
Key Features
- Early maturing variety (75 days)
- Dual purpose determinate variety
- Upright and bushy growth habit
- High resistance to Traditional African Pea aphids borne mosaic virus (CABMV)
- Suitable for regions III, IV & V
Maturity Period
75 days
Yield Potential
1.5t/ha
Suitable Regions
Region III, Region IV, Region V
Category
cowpeas
Cowpea Growing Recommendations
Planting Guidelines for Cowpea
- •Optimal planting time: November to January
- •Planting depth: 2-5 cm in heavy soils, 4-6 cm in light soils
- •Row spacing: 45-60 cm between rows, 10-15 cm within rows
- •Seeding rate: 15-20 kg/ha (spacing dependent)
- •Plant population: 150,000-200,000 plants per hectare
Soil & Fertilizer Requirements
- •Prefers well-drained sandy loam to loam soils
- •Ideal soil pH: 5.5-7.0
- •Basal fertilizer: Compound D (100-200 kg/ha) at planting
- •Phosphorus is particularly important for cowpea
- •Responds well to inoculation with appropriate rhizobia