Pigeon Pea

Growing from seed

Start Pigeon Pea indoors about 6 weeks before your last frost. Seeds usually come up in around 14 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 90 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 180 days.

Companion Planting

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  Coral Bells
  

  Coral BellsExcellent pair

  • ❧Coral Bells attracts Hoverflies, which prey on the Aphids that attack Pigeon Pea
  • ❧Pigeon Pea fixes nitrogen in the soil that Coral Bells feeds on
  • ❧Pigeon Pea draws Bees and Bumblebees that improve pollination for both
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  African Marigold
  

  African MarigoldExcellent pair

  • ❧African Marigold attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Pigeon Pea
  • ❧Pigeon Pea fixes nitrogen in the soil that African Marigold feeds on
  • ❧African Marigold suppresses pests that trouble Pigeon Pea
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  Foamflower
  Excellent pair

  • ❧Pigeon Pea fixes nitrogen in the soil that Foamflower feeds on
  • ❧Pigeon Pea draws Bees and Bumblebees that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Pigeon Pea roots deep while Foamflower feeds near the surface — no competition

How to grow Pigeon Pea

1. Sow6 weeks before frost
2. Germinates14 days
3. Space90 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~180 days

Water: Low · Height: 250 cm · Soil: Well-draining, adaptable — drought-tolerant