Pigeon Pea Seeds – Cajanus Cajan

Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) is a versatile legume valued for its high protein content and adaptability to various growing conditions. This variety is ideal for home gardens and small farms, offering nutritious pods and seeds. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, it is suitable for warm climates and tropical to subtropical regions.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Legume, high-protein seed crop

• Variety Name: Cajanus Cajan

• Growth Habit: Upright bush, can reach 3–5 feet in height

• Maturity: Ready for harvest in 4–6 months from sowing

• Growing Season: Warm season; sow after the last frost

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (can be grown as an annual in cooler zones)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–11: March–August

  • Zones 7–8: May–June

  • Zones 5–6: June

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, loamy soil with moderate fertility

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Uses: Fresh or dried seeds, culinary applications, and soil enrichment