Description

🟢 Anaswara pea, also known as Cowpea (Anaswara), is a popular climbing vegetable variety cultivated widely in Kerala. It’s appreciated for its tender pods, high yield, and suitability for kitchen gardens and terrace farming.

🌿 Key Features

• Type: Climbing cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)
• Pod Appearance: Light green, medium-long pods with smooth texture
• Growth Habit: Vigorous climber—requires support like trellises or stakes
• Harvest Time: Ready in 45–60 days; pods are best picked when tender

🍽️ Culinary Value

• Used in stir-fries, curries, and Kerala dishes like payar mezhukkupuratti
• Rich in fiber, protein, and vitamins
• Tender pods cook quickly and absorb spices beautifully

🌱 Cultivation Tips

• Climate: Thrives in warm, humid conditions—perfect for Kerala
• Soil: Loamy, well-drained soil enriched with compost
• Spacing: 2–3 feet between rows; 1–1.5 feet between plants
• Support: Needs trellising or stakes for climbing