Pigeon Pea SEEDS – Heirloom & Untreated – Cajanus cajan – Perennial Pea

A fast-growing, multi-purpose perennial shrub for the edible garden!

The Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) is an incredibly versatile and hardy plant that is both productive and beneficial for your garden. This quick-growing perennial can reach up to 2m tall in a single season, making it an excellent choice for creating a quick screen, a dense hedge, or a small tree.

Why You’ll Love This Plant:

• Dual Harvest: Enjoy the fresh, green peas raw, steamed, or frozen for later use. Alternatively, allow the pods to dry on the plant for a plentiful harvest of protein-rich dried peas, perfect for soups, dhal, and stews.

• Garden Superpower: As a superb nitrogen-fixer, it naturally improves soil fertility, benefiting surrounding plants in your garden.

• Animal-Friendly: The leaves and peas are excellent, nutritious fodder for chickens and other livestock.

• Low Maintenance: Once established, it is drought-tolerant, heat-loving, and provides reliable harvests for several years.

Planting & Growing Tips

• Position: Thrives in full sun.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil but is remarkably adaptable to poor soils.

• Sowing: Sow seeds directly in warm soil after the last frost. Soaking seeds overnight can improve germination.

• Spacing: Space plants about 1-1.5m apart if growing as a hedge or for multiple shrubs.

• Growth Habit: Grows quickly and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size. While perennial, plants may become less productive after 3-5 years, but they readily self-seed.

Ordering Details

• Price is for a packet of six heirloom, untreated seeds harvested from our chemical-free garden.

• Shipping: Australia-wide (excludes Western Australia, Tasmania, and Norfolk Island due to state biosecurity restrictions).

• Pick up by appointment only.

Please note:

• Always conduct your own research before trying new foods or using plants for medicinal purposes.

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Enhance your garden’s productivity and ecosystem with this amazing plant!