Pigeon Pea - Tur Vegetable Seeds

Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) is a perennial shrub widely grown in tropical and semi-arid regions. It is a highly branched plant with a woody base, slender stems, and attractive trifoliate leaves, making it suitable for both home gardens and farms.

Plant Characteristics

• Perennial shrub often grown as an annual crop
• Features oblong to elliptical leaflets arranged alternately on stems
• Produces yellow flowers, sometimes streaked with purple or red
• Develops flat pods (5–9 cm) containing multiple seeds in varied colors
• Can grow up to 0.5–4 meters in height

Growing Conditions

• Thrives in hot and humid climates (18–38°C)
• Grows in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay
• Performs best in well-drained soil (pH 5.0–7.0)
• Once established, it is drought-tolerant and low maintenance

Sowing & Planting

• Sow seeds directly in soil at 2.5–10 cm depth
• Maintain spacing of 30–50 cm between plants
• Suitable for intercropping with millets, cotton, or sorghum

Care Instructions

• Use a well-draining soil mix (cocopeat, vermiculite, perlite)
• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Start in bright filtered light, then gradually shift to sunlight
• Ensure pots or trays have proper drainage holes