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    This document provides a farm report on cowpea production from a group of 5 students. It discusses cowpeas, an important legume crop in Africa that is drought tolerant. The report details the tools and materials used, including seeds and fertilizer. It describes the planting process which involved measuring plots, preparing the land, making holes, planting seeds, and watering. Intercultural practices included spraying for bacterial blight. Cowpeas are discussed as a nutritious crop that can improve soil fertility and provide food sooner than other crops. The conclusion notes yield varies by variety and maintenance.

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    This document provides a farm report on cowpea production from a group of 5 students. It discusses cowpeas, an important legume crop in Africa that is drought tolerant. The report details the tools and materials used, including seeds and fertilizer. It describes the planting process which involved measuring plots, preparing the land, making holes, planting seeds, and watering. Intercultural practices included spraying for bacterial blight. Cowpeas are discussed as a nutritious crop that can improve soil fertility and provide food sooner than other crops. The conclusion notes yield varies by variety and maintenance.

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    This document provides a farm report on cowpea production from a group of 5 students. It discusses cowpeas, an important legume crop in Africa that is drought tolerant. The report details the tools and materials used, including seeds and fertilizer. It describes the planting process which involved measuring plots, preparing the land, making holes, planting seeds, and watering. Intercultural practices included spraying for bacterial blight. Cowpeas are discussed as a nutritious crop that can improve soil fertility and provide food sooner than other crops. The conclusion notes yield varies by variety and maintenance.

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    This document provides a farm report on cowpea production from a group of 5 students. It discusses cowpeas, an important legume crop in Africa that is drought tolerant. The report details the tools and materials used, including seeds and fertilizer. It describes the planting process which involved measuring plots, preparing the land, making holes, planting seeds, and watering. Intercultural practices included spraying for bacterial blight. Cowpeas are discussed as a nutritious crop that can improve soil fertility and provide food sooner than other crops. The conclusion notes yield varies by variety and maintenance.

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    DATE:

    4/12/2022

    TITLE

    FARM REPORT ON COWPEAS PRODUCTION

    GROUP

    12

    MEMBERS

    KENNEDY GATHECA NGUGI- AGA223-0200/2021

    CYNTHIA NYAMBURA WAWERU- AGA222-0147/2021

    WAFULA DAVID ODWORI- AGA222-0170/2021

    AENEUS MUTWIRI- AGA222-0155/2021

    JACKLINE MURUGI KARUGA- AGA222-0133/2021


    INTRODUCTION

    Cow peas is also known as ‘Black eyed. It is an unusual herbaceous legume from the genus vigna and
    the species unguiculata. It is an important crop in the semi- arid regions across Africa as this is due to
    its tolerance for sandy soil and low rainfall. Cowpeas mainly grow at a height of 3 to 8 feet and a
    width 3 to 6 feet. It has a purple flowered colour. It is a vegetable plant type. This nutritious easy to
    grow legumes, can be grown just about anywhere though human harvest and eat cowpeas seeds
    which look like peas but all parts of the plant have been used to feed cattle. Cow peas is seed
    propagated and its drought tolerant so therefore when the plant is established, you may only need to
    water it during extended periods of hot, parched weather.

    Cowpeas are indigenous to Africa. It originated in Africa and is widely grown in Africa, Latin
    America, Southeast Asia and in the Southern United States

    TOOLS USED

     Measuring tapes
     Jembe
     Panga
     Watering cans
     Dibbler.

    PLANTING MATERIALS USED

    Cowpeas seeds

    Fertilizers

    PROCEDURE

     Ecological Requirements
     Cowpeas is cultivated up to 1500m above sea level
     Rainfall: A minimum rainfall 200mm per growing season is required for most varieties.
    It does well in rainfall up to 700mm
     Soil: It performs well in a wide variety of soils and the soil condition is well drained soils.

    VARIETIES
    There are two varieties which include:
     Red noodle asparagus bean
     California black eye cowpeas

    MEASURING AND PLANTING

    1. The farms were located and selected by the farm manager.


    2. We measured the plots (3m by 3m)
    3. We proceeded to land preparation by carrying out the following activities: Removal of weeds,
    breaking down the soil clods and ensuring we acquire soil of fine particles and finally we
    leveled the piece of land provided to us.
    4. We then made terraces and holes at a spacing of 20cm by 30cm. The holes were made of a
    depth of 2-3cm.
    5. We the added fertilizer to the soil and mixed with soil before adding about 2-3 seeds to the
    holes made then we covered the holes.
    6. We then watered the piece of land provided on a regular to ensure healthy growth of the
    seedlings.

    INTERCULTURAL PRACTICES

    We sprayed the crop with blitox to control bacterial blight.

    DISCUSSION

    Cowpeas are an annual leguminous crop which is grown for its seeds and leaves. Its residue can be
    used as livestock fodder. It can withstand drought, short growing period and its multi-purpose use
    makes it an attractive alternative for farmers in marginal drought prone areas with low rainfall. The
    crop is also an important component in crop rotation because it has the ability to restore soil fertility.
    Besides, easily maturing varieties provide food sooner than any other crop. It is a rich source of
    dictary fiber and has been known to ease stomach conditions such as diarrhea and constipation. It is
    also rich in vitamin B and riboflavin low in calories and cholesterol which is important for healthy
    weight loss.

    CONCLUSION
    The yield potential varies from one variety to another and is also affected by the general crop
    maintenance and ecological conditions.

    REFERENCES
    Class notes
    Farm manager
    Picture This app
    www.wikipedia org

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