Purple Pigeon Pea Seeds

This shrub, native to India, grows between 1 and 3 meters tall. It lives for several years, which makes it an excellent crop for food sovereignty; it is very productive and resistant to heat and cold. The flavor of the tender seed is sweet and pleasant, but it is also consumed as a dried bean in various Creole dishes.

• planting tips

As a legume, this plant is capable of fixing nitrogen from the atmosphere, making it tolerant of poor soils.

Data sheet

• Variety: Purple Pigeon Pea | Type: Open-pollinated tropical legume seed
• Perennial nitrogen-fixing legume that produces edible beans and improves soil fertility
• Deep purple pods and seeds; used in traditional Caribbean and Latin American cuisine
• Drought tolerant once established; well-adapted to tropical and subtropical climates
• Days to first harvest: approximately 120–150 days

How to use

• Sow directly 1 inch deep in well-drained soil and full sun, once all danger of frost has passed
• Space plants 3–6 ft apart; pigeon peas grow into large bushes
• Water regularly until established; it is drought tolerant once roots are developed
• Harvest pods green and full for fresh consumption, or let them dry for storage
• Store unused seeds in a sealed container, in a cool, dry, dark place