Vining varieties are very vigorous and drought resistant, but they should be given extra room, or trellised, or planted so they can climb stalks of dent corn.

Do cowpeas climb?

Different varieties of cowpeas have different growing habits. Some cowpeas climb like pole beans while others form compact plants like bush beans.

Does cowpea require staking?

Staking- Pole type cowpea need support, since the plants have twinning growth habit. The plants should be provided a suitable support with bamboo sticks. In hills twigs and branches can also be used to give a good support. Irrigation- Cowpea requires light but frequent irrigation.