Description
What you’ll love | Details |
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Variety | Lobia (Cowpea / Black-eyed beans) – hybrid pod variety |
Packet Weight | Approx. 25–40 g |
Germination Rate | 80–90% with treated hybrid seeds |
Sowing Window | February to April and July to September |
First Harvest | 50–60 days after sowing |
Sunlight | 6–8 hours of direct sunlight |
Spacing | 30–40 cm between plants |
Soil | Well-drained loamy soil enriched with compost |
Watering | Moderate; water when topsoil starts drying |
Grow soft, protein-rich lobia pods at home with this hybrid variety known for excellent yield and clean growth. Lobia is easy to manage, grows fast, and produces tender green pods that can be used fresh or dried for dals and sabzis.
The plants can be grown on ground beds or supported as a light climber. Great for small kitchen gardens and balcony farming.
Quick Grow-Guide
Sow directly 1–2 cm deep into soft, moist soil. Water regularly without overwatering. Harvest pods when green, soft, and about 5–6 inches long for best taste. Dry older pods for seed or storage use.
Pro Tip: Frequent picking encourages more flowering and better pod development.
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