How long does it take to grow pigeon peas?

How long does it take to grow pigeon peas?

10 to 15 daysAbout Pigeon Pea Seed Growing Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 12 inches apart for best results. Plants will germinate in 10 to 15 days, and pods will appear in four months. Pods can be picked fresh for peas or left on the tree until they are dry.

Are pigeon pea leaves edible?

Edible parts of pigeon pea are the seeds, seedpods, leaves, and young shoots. Pigeon pea is as well known for its medicinal uses. Leaves are used as treatment of coughs, bronchitis, diarrhoea, haemorrhages, sores, and wounds.

Why is it called pigeon peas?

The pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan), whose cultivation can be traced back more than 3,500 years, is known by a variety of names: Congo pea, Angola pea, red gram — postmarks of its travels as it spread from eastern India to Africa and the Middle East. In Barbados, it was used to feed pigeons.

Can chickens eat pigeon peas?

Leaves, flowers, seed pods and seed all make nutritious animal fodder. My chickens love the peas. The flowers attract bees. Pigeon peas can be frequently pruned for mulch.