Fodder Cowpea Seeds

Fodder cowpea (thattai payaru) gives soft, protein-rich green fodder in just 50–55 days – a favourite for dairy cattle and goats.

Sowing guide (per acre)

Crop timeline

1. Day 0 – Sow: In lines, 30 × 15 cm
2. Week 1 – Sprouts: Keep the soil moist
3. Day 50–55 – Cut for fodder: At 50% flowering

Why grow it

1. Protein-rich fodder – Up to about 21% crude protein – great for milch cattle.
2. Quick crop – Ready to cut in just 50–55 days.
3. Good yield – About 10–11 tonnes of green fodder per acre.
4. Feeds the soil – A legume that leaves nitrogen for the next crop.

Pack

Seeds for sowing – not for eating. Variety, lot number, germination and purity are printed on the bag tag. Figures follow TNAU crop recommendations; results vary with soil, water and season. Product images are 3D renders.