Abstract:
Comparative yield trials were conducted with nine varieties of cowpea for three years
during kharif in the interspaces of coconut garden at the Instructional Farm, Vellayani. Based on
the comparative yield trials' result, Gujaralh Cowpea 2 (Chharodi 1) variety of cowpea was
selected and advanced to farm trial at seven locations in Thiruvananlhapu ram district during kharif
1989 along with C 152 and local variety. The variety Gujarath Cowpea 2 (Chharodi 1), which
recorded a highest grain yield in farm trials was recommended for cultivation in the interspaces
of coconut garden in Thiruvananlhapuram district during kharif.
