Red-Black Pigeon Pea Seeds Organic (Cajanus cajan) Nutritious heirloom legume, rich flavor, drought-hardy, and perfect for soups, curries & sustainable gardens.

Minimum: 10+ Seeds

Bring biodiversity, beauty, and nutrition to your garden with our Red-Black Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) – a rare heirloom variety that offers not only abundant harvests but also a captivating show of color as it grows. Known for its exceptional drought-hardiness, nitrogen-fixing abilities, and high-yielding potential, this variety is a cornerstone of permaculture systems, traditional cuisines, and regenerative farming practices around the world.

🌱 Why Grow Red-Black Pigeon Pea?

• Nutrient-Dense Protein Source: Packed with plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins, and essential minerals.

• Color-Changing Beauty: This variety puts on a dramatic color show – Pods produce fresh green peas, ripen to red seeds for cooking, and finally dry down to black for storage or seed.

• Sustainable Gardening Ally: As a nitrogen-fixing legume, pigeon peas enrich the soil, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers.

• Drought & Heat Resilient: Thrives where other crops fail, making it perfect for hot, dry climates and climate-resilient gardens.

• Multi-Use Crop: Excellent for soups, stews, curries, dals, and flour milling, as well as animal fodder and green manure.

🌺 The Color Journey – A Living Ornament in Your Garden

Few crops are as visually enchanting as the Red-Black Pigeon Pea.

1. Flowering Stage: Begins with clusters of bright yellow blooms with hints of red veining, attracting pollinators.

2. Pod Development: Young pods emerge green and tender.

3. Ripening Stage: As pods mature, they turn a striking red, standing out against the deep green foliage.

4. Final Maturity: Fully ripened pods deepen to a rich black or nearly purple-black, signifying dry seeds are ready for harvest.

This progression adds ornamental value to its already practical uses, making it a standout in both food gardens and landscape design.

🌿 Growing Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily).

• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil but adapts to poor soils thanks to deep taproots.

• Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1–1.5 inches deep.

• Spacing: 24–36 inches apart, as plants can grow 3–6 ft tall.

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established but yields improve with consistent watering.

• Days to Maturity: 120–150 days depending on climate.

• Harvesting: Pick fresh green pods for tender peas, or allow pods to dry and darken to red-black for long-term storage.

🌍 Culinary & Medicinal Uses

• Culinary: A staple in Caribbean, Indian, African, and Latin cuisines, pigeon peas are perfect for dal, soups, curries, stews, and rice dishes. Their nutty, earthy flavor and creamy texture make them a versatile ingredient.

• Flour Milling: Dried pigeon peas can be ground into flour for gluten-free baking or thickening.

• Medicinal Heritage: Traditionally valued in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and digestive-supporting properties.

🌾 A Crop for Sustainability

The Red-Black Pigeon Pea isn’t just food – it’s a resilient crop that supports biodiversity and sustainability. Its deep roots stabilize soil, reduce erosion, and bring up nutrients from deep underground, while its leaves and stems can be composted or used as livestock fodder. For permaculture gardens, it serves as a living mulch, soil builder, and long-term food security plant.

✨ Perfect For:

• Homesteaders & survival gardens

• Drought-prone regions

• Heirloom seed collectors

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

• Sustainable, regenerative farms

Whether you’re drawn to it for its striking red-to-black pods, high-protein nutrition, or soil-regenerating abilities, the Red-Black Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) is a must-have for any serious gardener or sustainable grower. Add this rare heirloom to your collection today and watch your garden come alive with both beauty and abundance.