Pea, Pigeon—Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.

This document provides an overview of the pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan), a legume cultivated primarily in tropical regions for its edible seeds and pods. It describes the plant’s characteristics, including its adaptability to semiarid conditions, and outlines cultivation practices such as planting rat...

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Main Author: James M. Stephens
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Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2003-05-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139803
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description This document provides an overview of the pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan), a legume cultivated primarily in tropical regions for its edible seeds and pods. It describes the plant’s characteristics, including its adaptability to semiarid conditions, and outlines cultivation practices such as planting rates and seasonal timing. Although not widely grown in the continental U.S., pigeon pea has various uses including food, fodder, green manure, and as a cash crop. The document also highlights its potential yield and resilience, making it a valuable crop in suitable climates. Original publication date May 1994.
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spelling doaj-art-e9f7f0dad16f4c518366639f79f801c62025-08-20T03:25:27ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092003-05-012003510.32473/edis-mv108-1994Pea, Pigeon—Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.James M. Stephens0University of Florida This document provides an overview of the pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan), a legume cultivated primarily in tropical regions for its edible seeds and pods. It describes the plant’s characteristics, including its adaptability to semiarid conditions, and outlines cultivation practices such as planting rates and seasonal timing. Although not widely grown in the continental U.S., pigeon pea has various uses including food, fodder, green manure, and as a cash crop. The document also highlights its potential yield and resilience, making it a valuable crop in suitable climates. Original publication date May 1994. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139803Pea
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title_short Pea, Pigeon—Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.
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