Watering
Low
Cultivation
direct seeding
Harvesting
115 - 155 days
Labour
Low
Sunlight
full sun
pH Value
5 - 8.5
Temperature
22°C - 30°C
Pigeon pea has been cultivated for thousands of years and serves as a major source of protein. It is frequently intercopped with cereals or other legumes. It is commonly cultivated on marginal land due to its low demand for fertiliser, irrigation, and pesticides. This, along with its drought-resistance, makes it a good alternative to crops that fail more frequently, such as maize.
Pigeon pea has been cultivated for thousands of years and serves as a major source of protein. It is frequently intercopped with cereals or other legumes. It is commonly cultivated on marginal land due to its low demand for fertiliser, irrigation, and pesticides. This, along with its drought-resistance, makes it a good alternative to crops that fail more frequently, such as maize.
Pigeon pea plants are adapted to a broad range of soil conditions and types. They however prefer well-drained, medium-heavy, loamy soils and do not tolerate waterlogged ground.
Pigeon pea is drought-resistant and can grow in areas with less than 650 mm of annual rainfall. It grows best at between temperatures of 18°C and 29°C. It is sensitive to water logging and frost. The soil temperature can influence the germination of pigeon pea. If sown directly into the ground, pigeon peas will germinate at soil temperature of 30°C within two weeks.
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Watering
Low
Cultivation
direct seeding
Harvesting
115 - 155 days
Labour
Low
Sunlight
full sun
pH Value
5 - 8.5
Temperature
22°C - 30°C
Pigeon pea has been cultivated for thousands of years and serves as a major source of protein. It is frequently intercopped with cereals or other legumes. It is commonly cultivated on marginal land due to its low demand for fertiliser, irrigation, and pesticides. This, along with its drought-resistance, makes it a good alternative to crops that fail more frequently, such as maize.
Pigeon pea plants are adapted to a broad range of soil conditions and types. They however prefer well-drained, medium-heavy, loamy soils and do not tolerate waterlogged ground.
Pigeon pea is drought-resistant and can grow in areas with less than 650 mm of annual rainfall. It grows best at between temperatures of 18°C and 29°C. It is sensitive to water logging and frost. The soil temperature can influence the germination of pigeon pea. If sown directly into the ground, pigeon peas will germinate at soil temperature of 30°C within two weeks.