Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) Seeds | 1kg (MOQ: 5kg)

Description

Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) Seeds | 1kg (MOQ: 5kg) is a multipurpose legume widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions. It’s valued for its high protein content, resilience to drought, and ability to improve soil health. The seeds can be used for human consumption, livestock feed, or as a cover crop in sustainable farming systems.

The plant’s deep roots make it ideal for dryland farming, and its residues provide excellent fodder for animals. Pigeon pea is an essential crop for smallholder farmers seeking food security, soil enrichment, and farm diversification.

Features & Benefits of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) Seeds | 1kg (MOQ: 5kg):

1. High-protein crop: Contains 18–24% protein, ideal for food and feed.
2. Drought-tolerant: Thrives in low-rainfall and marginal soils.
3. Improves soil fertility: Fixes atmospheric nitrogen naturally.
4. Dual-purpose use: Suitable for both human food and livestock feed.
5. Long-lasting: Perennial growth with multiple harvests per season.

Specifications:

1. Scientific Name: Cajanus cajan
2. Seed Type: Legume crop
3. Weight: 1kg (MOQ: 5kg)
4. Protein Content: 18–24%
5. Plant Duration: 120–180 days
6. Adaptation: Tropical and subtropical regions

Applications / Uses:

1. Human food (boiled, roasted, or processed into flour).
2. Livestock feed and fodder.
3. Green manure and intercropping system.
4. Soil conservation and erosion control.

Establishment & Planting Guide of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) Seeds | 1kg (MOQ: 5kg):

1. Land Preparation: A well-tilled seedbed is beneficial, but it can also establish with minimal tillage.

2. Inoculation: Highly Recommended. Use a specific rhizobium inoculant for pigeon pea to ensure maximum nitrogen fixation.

3. Planting Time: Sow at the beginning of the rainy season.

4. Planting Method:

   • Sowing Rate: 5-15 kg per hectare (approx. 2-6 kg per acre). The 5kg MOQ is suitable for about 0.5 – 2.5 acres.

   • Sowing Depth: 2.5 – 5 cm deep.

   • Spacing: Typically planted in rows 60-100 cm apart with 30-50 cm between plants.

5. How to Plant:

• Prepare well-drained soil with good sunlight exposure.
• Sow seeds at a spacing of 50–75 cm between rows.
• Apply organic manure or fertilizer at planting.
• Weed regularly and harvest when pods turn brown and dry.

Management & Utilization:

1. For Grain Production: Harvest pods when they are dry and brown. Thresh to separate the peas.
2. For Forage: Can be cut for green chop, or the leaves and pods can be gathered after grain harvest for dry-season fodder.
3. Intercropping: Commonly intercropped with cereals like maize, sorghum, or millet, where it acts as a “nutrient pump” for the companion crop.

Target Audience & Ideal Use:

1. Subsistence & Market Farmers: For a reliable source of home-grown protein and a marketable grain.
2. Livestock Farmers: For producing on-farm, high-protein forage.
3. Sustainable & Conservation Farmers: For soil rejuvenation, erosion control, and integration into agroforestry systems.