Cajanus Cajan Pigeon Pea Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Pigeon Pea is a warm-season legume crop known for its edible peas, drought tolerance, and soil-enriching nitrogen-fixing ability. The plant develops an upright shrubby growth habit with green foliage and yellow to reddish flowers followed by seed pods. It thrives in hot climates with full sun and well-drained soil. Suitable for vegetable gardens, permaculture systems, cover cropping, and sustainable agriculture.

Features

• Edible legume and pulse crop
• Nitrogen-fixing soil improvement plant
• Drought tolerant once established
• Upright shrubby growth habit
• Produces edible pea pods and seeds
• Suitable for sustainable garden systems
• Ideal for warm climate cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cajanus cajan
• Common Name (US): Pigeon Pea
• Seed Type / Variety: Edible Legume Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright perennial shrub grown as annual
• USDA Zones: 9-11 (annual in cooler climates)
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days in warm soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 4-10 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 18-36 inches apart