Kudi (K-59)

Crop Name: Cowpea

National Code: NGVU 91-5

Variety Name: Kudi

Original Name: K-59

Outstanding Characteristics: Uniformity in flowering and maturity, pest and disease resistance

Agroecological Zones: All ecological zones

Origin/Source: Nigeria (Local selection)

Developing Institute: NCRI, Badeggi

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: O.A. Ojomo, S.O. Olafare, M.A. Adenihun & J.A. Raji

Potential Yield (t/ha):

Year of Release: 1984

Year of Registration: 1991