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vegetable
BeesDrought-tolerant legume. Fixes nitrogen. Each pod contains 1–2 seeds. Harvest pods when dry for storage. Wear gloves — leaves exude mildly acidic sap.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Caterpillars.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
Well-draining, sandy — drought-tolerant once established
Vigna angularis
A fellow Fabaceae — similar growing habits to Chickpea
