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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: none required
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: No pre-germination treatment required; sow immediately, sow seed 3/4" deep, mulch the seed bed

Other: Seeds need warmer temperatures to germinate (77°+ F), and take 2-6 weeks to sprout. 

Native to: India
Native
Introduced

Cajanus cajan

Pigeonpea

In Stock: 0.013 lb (Total:0.013lb)
  • Cajanus cajan

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Details

Germination:
96%
Germination test:
Actual
Purity:
99%
Seeds per lb:
2,442
Quantity:
0.01 lb
Collected in:
Honduras
Crop year:
2022
Min. hardiness zone:
9
Item ID:
1831077

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: none required
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: No pre-germination treatment required; sow immediately, sow seed 3/4" deep, mulch the seed bed

Other: Seeds need warmer temperatures to germinate (77°+ F), and take 2-6 weeks to sprout. 

Native to: India
Native
Introduced
Experience the versatility and nutritional benefits of Cajanus cajan, widely known as Pigeonpea, a robust and highly adaptable crop enriching diets and agricultural systems across the world. Predominantly cultivated in India, Asia, and Africa, Cajanus cajan serves as a staple food source, cherished for its high protein content comparable to soybeans (21–28%) and rich supply of essential vitamins and minerals. In India, its seeds are transformed into the highly popular dhal.

Beyond its dietary significance, Cajanus cajan is a valuable agricultural asset. It thrives in well-drained soils, demonstrating remarkable drought resistance thanks to its deep-root system. As a forage crop intercropped with sorghum and millet, it offers high-protein fodder for livestock, with crude protein levels ranging between 28–36%. Additionally, its ecological role serves as a trap crop, attracting pest species away from primary crops, while its robust woody stems find utility in construction and traditional medicine.

Cultivate Cajanus cajan in your fields to enhance soil fertility through natural nitrogen fixation and diversify your agricultural output with this sustainable, multifunctional crop. Its resilience and adaptability make it an ideal choice for planting in warmer, arid regions, ensuring sustainable productivity and ecological balance. Discover the potential of Pigeonpea today and embrace a crop with benefits that reach far beyond the plate.

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