🟢 Kashi Kanchan bush pea is actually a popular cowpea variety (also known as black-eyed pea) developed for high yield and adaptability in Indian climates. Despite the name, it’s not a true “bush pea” like garden peas, but rather a bushy cowpea plant grown for its tender pods and nutritional value.
🌿 Key Features
- Type: Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)
- Growth Habit: Bushy plant—staking not required
- Fruit: Light green, straight pods about 25–30 cm long
- Harvest Time: First harvest in 45–50 days
- Seasons: Suitable for Kharif, Rabi, and Zaid seasons
🍽️ Culinary & Nutritional Value
- Used in stir-fries, curries, and dry sabzis
- Rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals
- Tender pods are great for cooking and have good taste quality
🌱 Cultivation Tips
- Spacing: 2–3 feet between rows; 1–1.5 feet between plants
- Seed Rate: 3–3.5 kg per acre
- Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil with organic matter
- Climate: Warm temperatures between 20°C to 35°C
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