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PIGEON PEA
Cajanus cajan
Stock: Out Of Stock
SKU Code: V 276
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Annual to 3 m spread 1.5
Seed per packet: 5
Pods are similar to English peas, green and pointed with a bit of reddish mottling. Several pods are produced in clusters on an upright stem.
The pigeon pea is a very popular vegetable throughout the Caribbean and Central America, and can be used as any other pea might be used.
Tropical: Year Round
Temperate: Spring to Late Summer
Cold: Mid-Spring to Mid-Summer
Sow: 25mm deep.
Soaking seed overnight prior to sowing helps with the up-take of moisture for germination. Best sown direct in growing position in moist soil.
Germination: 10-14 days.
Plant space: 10cm
Row space: 50cm
Maturity: 8-10 weeks
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.
Prefers a rich soil in a tropical, subtropical climate. Drought resistant but frost tender.
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.
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