Great qualities

• Very drought tolerant

• Survives in marginal soil: reserve better land for maize etc

• The perennial type can crop for 3–5 years

• Food: leaves, young shoots, green vegetable peas, dried peas, flour

• Improves soil fertility ('green manure')

• Stems can be used as firewood, fencing or thatching material

More reading (& watching)

• KENYA: Pigeon peas, the new maize?

• ICRISAT

• Watch the video below: A Mozambican experience

Wanted: Pigeon Pea seeds!

• Unfortunately, despite stories and articles about this crop, finding a seed supplier isn't easy. They are there, we just don't know who they are or where they are.

• Do you have, or do you know someone who can supply Pigeon Pea seeds for use (or trials) in Zimbabwe. Please get in contact:  projects@prozimbabwe.com.