Cowpea

Buy Cowpea Plant Dubai UAE | Black-Eyed Pea Vegetable for UAE Gardens

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), also known as Black-Eyed Pea or Lobia, is one of the most productive and heat-tolerant vegetable plants for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and UAE kitchen gardens. A protein-rich legume that fixes nitrogen in the soil, Cowpea produces abundant pods and seeds throughout UAE's warm growing season. Extremely drought-tolerant and thriving in UAE's sandy soils and intense heat, Cowpea is one of the easiest vegetables to grow across the Emirates.

Plant Specifications

• Type: Annual climbing legume vegetable
• Height: 60cm–1.5m (bush and climbing varieties)
• Pods: Long green pods with black-eyed peas
• Growing Season: March–October (warm season) in UAE
• Sun: Full sun
• Water: Low — drought-tolerant
• Harvest: 55–65 days from sowing

Care Guide for UAE

Direct sow seeds in full sun. Water twice weekly — very drought-tolerant. No heavy fertilizing needed — Cowpea fixes its own nitrogen. Harvest pods when young and green for vegetables, or leave to dry for dried beans.

Related Vegetables

• Green Bean — similar climbing legume
• Amaranthus — nutritious leafy vegetable
• Corn — companion vegetable

FAQs

Does Cowpea grow in Dubai summer? Yes — one of the few vegetables that tolerates UAE summer heat. Is it nutritious? Excellent protein source — 25% protein when dried. Does it need support? Climbing varieties need trellis; bush varieties are self-supporting.

🚚 Free delivery over AED 200 across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain.