Pigeon Pea
Cajanus cajan
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Pigeon pea is a nitrogen-fixing tropical shrub producing nutritious edible pods and seeds valued as a staple legume crop in warm regions. It thrives in poor soils, requires minimal inputs, and provides multiple harvests per year in suitable climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
India and East Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Pigeon pea is a nitrogen-fixing tropical shrub producing nutritious edible pods and seeds valued as a staple legume crop in warm regions. It thrives in poor soils, requires minimal inputs, and provides multiple harvests per year in suitable climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Pigeon Pea grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
India and East Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation