Legumes & Pulses· Cajanus cajan
Guide de culture du Pigeon Pea
A perennial legume widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. Important protein source and nitrogen-fixing crop used extensively in intercropping systems across South Asia and East Africa.
Conditions de croissance
Exigences du sol
Type de sol et pH
Meilleurs types de sol : sandy loam, loam, clay loam
Plage de pH : 5 - 7.5 (optimal : 6.5)
Drainage : good
Besoins en nutriments (N-P-K)
Guide de plantation
Rendement et économie
Ravageurs et maladies courants
Ravageurs courants
- pod borer
- pod fly
- blister beetle
Maladies courantes
- fusarium wilt
- sterility mosaic
- phytophthora blight
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Conseils de culture
Inoculate seeds with Rhizobium to maximize nitrogen fixation and reduce fertilizer costs.
Intercrop with cereals like sorghum or maize to improve land-use efficiency.
Harvest when 80% of pods turn brown to minimize shattering losses.
Questions fréquentes
How long does Pigeon Pea take to grow?
Pigeon Pea typically takes 180 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 10 days. The best planting season is spring, early_summer.
What soil does Pigeon Pea need?
Pigeon Pea grows best in sandy loam, loam, clay loam soil with a pH of 5-7.5. Good drainage is required.
What temperature does Pigeon Pea need?
Pigeon Pea grows best at 18-30°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: high.
What is the expected yield for Pigeon Pea?
Pigeon Pea yields approximately 800 kg/hectare under good conditions.
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