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Pigeon Pea - Yellow (Cajanus cajan) 1G

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Vibrant nitrogen fixing edible shrub with golden blooms & nutrient-rich peas
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Pigeon Pea - Yellow (Cajanus cajan) 1G
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🌼 Yellow Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) – A Nutrient-Rich Gem for Garden & Table 🌱

Looking for a plant that feeds both your soil and your family? The Yellow Pigeon Pea is a resilient, nitrogen-fixing legume prized for its golden flowers, abundant harvests, and culinary versatility. This global staple crop adds beauty, nutrition, and sustainability to any garden.


🌿 Quick Facts

Category Details
Botanical Name Cajanus cajan
Plant Type Perennial legume, shrub
Size at Sale Ships in 1-gallon pot
Mature Height & Width 3–12 ft tall x 3–6 ft wide
USDA Zones 9–12 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
Sun Requirements Full sun (6–8 hrs); tolerates light shade
Cold Hardiness Can tolerate down to ~25°F; regrows from roots in mild frost
Growth Habit Multi-stemmed shrub; bushy or tree-like
Spacing Requirements 3–6 ft between plants

🍃 Flowers, Pods & Flavor

  • Flowers: Showy bright yellow blooms attract bees and butterflies.
  • Pods: Slim, green pods ripen to dry tan; contain nutritious seeds.
  • Flavor Profile: Nutty, earthy taste with a tender bite; similar to lentils or chickpeas.
  • Harvest Window: In Florida, harvest from late summer through winter; in tropical regions, year-round production.
  • Yield: Highly productive; produces both fresh green peas and dried beans for storage.

🌱 Top Benefits & Uses

  • Culinary Superstar: Essential in Caribbean “gandules” rice dishes, Indian toor dal curries, and African soups. Works fresh or dried.
  • Nutritional Powerhouse: High in protein, fiber, iron, and essential amino acids. A staple legume for plant-based diets.
  • Soil Health Booster: Fixes atmospheric nitrogen into the soil, enriching beds for future crops.
  • Pollinator Friendly: Flowers provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
  • Cultural Significance: Symbolizes prosperity and resilience in Indian, Caribbean, and African traditions.

🌼 Ornamental & Container Notes

  • Visual Appeal: Golden blooms and airy foliage make it striking in edible landscapes.
  • Containers: Can be grown in large pots (15–20 gallons) for patios or small spaces.
  • Indoor Growing: Not suited for indoor growing long-term — prefers bright sun outdoors.
  • Landscape Use: Works as a living hedge, windbreak, or trellis for climbing beans and cucumbers.

🌿 Best Practices for Planting & Care

Where to Plant

  • Select a full-sun location with well-drained soil.
  • Thrives in sandy or loamy soils; drought-tolerant once established.

Planting Method

  • Dig a hole the same depth and slightly wider than the root ball.
  • Backfill with native soil mixed with compost.
  • Follow GreenDreams’ “High & Tight” method for success: Planting Video

Watering

  • Water daily during establishment.
  • Transition to weekly deep watering in the first year.
  • Drought-hardy once established.

Mulching

  • Use hardwood mulch around the base — keep mulch 2–3" away from the trunk to prevent rot.

Seasonal Maintenance

  • In Florida: may die back in frost but typically resprouts in spring.
  • Prune after harvest to encourage branching and new pod production.

⚠️ Cautions

  • May attract aphids or pod borers — monitor and treat organically if needed.
  • Not toxic to humans or pets, but large livestock grazing can damage young shrubs.

🌟 Is This Plant Right for You?

✅ Ideal For:

  • Permaculture gardens & food forests
  • Gardeners seeking protein-rich crops
  • Soil enrichment & nitrogen-fixing hedgerows
  • Fans of Caribbean, Indian, or African cuisine

❌ Not Ideal For:

  • Indoor-only growers
  • Cold-climate gardeners without greenhouse or protection
  • Small spaces without room for a tall, bushy shrub

❓ FAQ

Q: Can I grow Yellow Pigeon Pea in a container?

A: Yes! Use a 15–20 gallon pot with full sun exposure for best results.

Q: How long until Yellow Pigeon Pea produces peas?

A: Most plants begin flowering and producing pods within 4–6 months of planting.

Q: How cold-hardy is it?

A: Plants tolerate light frost (~25°F) and often regrow from roots in spring in zone 9+.

Q: Do I need multiple plants for fruiting?

A: No, pigeon pea is self-pollinating; one plant is enough for pea production.

Q: What are the best companion plants?

A: Works well with bananas, papayas, beans, cassava, and sweet potatoes as a support plant and nitrogen fixer.


📦 Shipping & Handling

  • 🌱 1-gallon Yellow Pigeon Peas ship best to Florida, the Southeast, and Texas.
  • Plants shipped to northern and western US may need extra recovery time after transit.
  • 🚚 We ship every Monday via UPS Ground.
  • ⚠️ Buyer discretion advised during peak heat or cold seasons; GreenDreams is not responsible for weather-related stress in transit.

📍 Local Pickup

Available for local pickup at:

GreenDreams Nursery & Farm

18709 US Hwy. 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610

Tues–Fri: 9 AM–5 PM | Sat: 8 AM–3 PM

Come visit us and explore more edible, medicinal, and native plants! 🌿


🛒 Bring Yellow Pigeon Pea Home Today!

Ready to grow your own nutrient-rich, soil-healing crop? Add Yellow Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) to your cart today and enjoy abundant harvests for years to come!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.

Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location
, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
 

1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
 

2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.

  • For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

  • For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
     

3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.

  • We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.

  • Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
     

For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.

 

🌿 Important Shipping Information

Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.

  • Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.

  • Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.

  • Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.

  • Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants

1. Understanding of Shipping Stress

By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.

2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage

Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations

Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.

4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule

Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.

5.Extreme Weather Conditions

Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.

6. No Refund Policy

Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.

7. Responsibility of Care

Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.

8. Consent

By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.

These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.

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