Pea, Pigeon

If you’re looking for a plant with multiple benefits, great for companion planting, or need a windbreak in your garden, pigeon pea is the perfect variety for you. Pigeon pea is a short-lived perennial bean that grows into a small shrubby tree, perfect for hedges or windbreaks. The fruit pods contain 4-5 seeds each, that range in colors from light brown, cream, grey, purple, or black. The seeds provide a great source of protein and amino acids, and their yellow and red flowers attract beneficial insects like bees and wasps. Plants are commonly used as a chop-and-drop to add nutrients to the soil. The roots release nitrogen that can be used by other plants and their deep tap root helps to improve soil structure. Chop-and-drop crop: You chop or cut the plant material, then drop it on the ground to be used as mulch. Days to Maturity: 90-120 days Plant size: 6-12 ft tall Plant spacing: 12” apart Sun, soil, and water requirement: Pigeon pea loves full sun and will grow in most soil types wit