For gardeners who lament the arrival of summer because it means pea season is over, consider the venerable pigeon pea -- a hardy perennial that can produce successive harvests during the year. The ...

Selecting appropriate containers is key to growing pigeon pea on your balcony. Choose pots that are at least 12 inches deep to accommodate the root system. Make sure they have drainage holes to ...

Come winter and the local markets are flooded with a plethora of seasonal delights. From root vegetables such as turnips and greens such as sarson (mustard leaves) to a multitude of legumes and beans, ...

The lowly pigeon pea offers many benefits to akamai gardeners. Not only is it a drought-tolerant, small and attractive tree but it also offers an edible crop and fixes nitrogen. As the leaves of ...

Pigeon peas are a winter seasonal delight. Fresh green pigeon peas are nutrient-rich, with vitamins and minerals including Vitamin C and potassium. Served hot with rice it is a comforting dish. 2.Cool ...

Pigeon peas are excellent nitrogen fixers and increase the availability of phosphorus bound up with iron in the soil. This benefit alone is a good reason to plant them.Deep-rooting pigeon pea bushes ...

Here’s a special plant that is perfect for the tropical home garden: the bean tree, or frijol de palo in Spanish. More commonly called pigeon pea or gandul in English, Cajanus cajan arrived in the New ...