Pigeon Pea.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial shrub

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

3 to 12 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 9 a 12

Floración

Late summer to autumn

Cuidados

Plant this shrub in a spot that gets plenty of sun and has well draining soil. Keep an eye out for yellowing leaves, which might mean the soil is staying too wet. It is a tough plant that handles heat well.

Riego

Water deeply once the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer sparingly since this plant fixes its own nitrogen.

Poda

Trim back the branches after harvest to keep the plant bushy and productive.

Trasplante

Repot only if you are growing it in a container, otherwise it prefers being in the ground.

Suelo

Well draining sandy or loamy soil

pH del suelo

5.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

15 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Short-lived perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The raw seeds contain compounds that can cause digestive distress if eaten in large quantities.

Niños

The pods and seeds are not inherently dangerous, but they should be kept away from small children to prevent choking.

Alérgenos por contacto

The fine hairs on the pods may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen from the flowers can trigger seasonal allergies in some people.

Comestibilidad

Pigeon peas must be cooked thoroughly before consumption to neutralize anti-nutritional factors.

Cómo identificarla

• Trifoliate leaves with silvery undersides
• Yellow flowers with red streaks
• Flat pods containing rounded seeds
• Woody stems on mature plants

Altura

1 a 3m

Anchura

0,5 a 1,5m

Hojas

green, grey-green, semi-evergreen

Flores

yellow, red, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

green, brown, purple, Autumn to winter

Problemas frecuentes

• Pod borer — Larvae tunnel into the developing pods and consume the seeds.
• Fusarium wilt — A soil-borne fungus that causes yellowing and wilting of the foliage.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, early summer

Cuidados en invierno

In cooler climates, treat as an annual or bring pots indoors before the first frost. Protect from freezing temperatures to maintain the shrub structure.

En maceta

It grows well in containers at least 40 centimeters deep.

Plant pigeon peas alongside heavy feeders to naturally boost soil fertility.

Buenas compañeras

• Maíz — Pigeon peas fix nitrogen that benefits the nitrogen-hungry maize.
• Sorghum — They make an excellent intercropping pair for soil health.

Especies parecidas

• Yardlong Bean — Another legume that serves similar roles as a cover crop.

Ciencia

Familia

Fabaceae

Género

Cajanus

Orden

Fabales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Likely India or Africa, now pantropical.

Conservación

This species is widely cultivated and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in poor soils by forming a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, nitrogen fixing

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

culinary legume, cover crop, green manure, ornamental shrub

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Can I grow pigeon peas in a pot?

Yes, they grow well in large containers if provided with full sun and good drainage.

How do I know when to harvest?

Harvest the pods when they are full and plump but still green for fresh use.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Cajanus comes from the Malay word 'katjang' for bean, while the common name pigeon pea refers to its historical use as feed for pigeons.

Bueno saberlo

• Pigeon peas are one of the most important pulse crops in the tropics.
• The plant is highly drought tolerant once established.
• It is a perennial shrub that is often grown as an annual.
• The leaves are sometimes used as fodder for livestock.

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