Pigeonpea

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Cover Crop Name:
Pigeonpea
Scientific Name:
Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.
Growth Season:
Warm season
Plant Type:
Broadleaf
Life Cycle:
Annual, Perennial
Plant Architecture:
Upright and spreading plant architecture
Alternative Names:
Angola pea, Congo pea, dhal, no-eye pea, gungo pea, and red gram
Relative Water Use:
Low water use
Salinity Tolerance:
Moderate to high salinity tolerance
Seeding Depth:
1 ½ – 4 inches
Crude Protein:
28-36%; leaf alone 10 – 15%
Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio:
20
Mycorrhizal Association:
Forms arbuscular mycorrhizal associations
Pollination Type:
Mostly self-pollinated
Other Notes:
Legume (N-fixation)
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