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Tropical Perennial Pigeon Pea Trees Cajanus cajan

Very cool plant that grows into a small tree like shrub and provides a delicious harvest.
Pigeon peas, or
Congo peas and Gungo peas, Cajanus cajan, are grown in warm and tropical regions throughout the world. This short-lived perennial plant can actually grow into a small shrubby tree and makes an excellent low hedge or windbreak. Pigeon pea seeds contain a large amount of protein and three important amino acids. People in the Dominican Republic and Hawaii grow the seeds for canning. The taste of pigeon peas is nutty and grain-like. Because of its high protein content, it is used as a substitute for meats. You can use the green peas like fresh peas, and the dried peas like any other dried peas, beans or lentils. The peas can also be sprouted to make them even more nutritious, and they can be ground into flour. It needs very little watering because of its deep root system. Pigeon peas can be of a perennial in which the crop can last 3–5 years or grown as an annual in cooler climates. Nitrogen fixer. 
 

Seed /Plant Source: Pigeon Pea

 

 

 
Other Names: Guandu, Dhal Gungo, Gandúl, No-eye pea, Red gram, Arhur, Grandul, Dhal, Toor, Grinds pea, Puerto Rico pea, Urhur, Pidgeon Pea, Feijao Guandu, Adhaki, Chieh Tu Tzu, Chieh Tu, Gandul, Guaduli, Guandul, Pois Cajan, Pois D'Angolie, Shan Tou Ken, Kachang gude, African Vegetables, Vegetables from Africa, Vegetables from Puerto Rico, Vegetables from Jamaica, Perennial vegetable, versatile vegetable, high protein vegetable

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Magnificent Tree Marigold Tithonia Tithonia diversifolia

 

Tithonia diversifolia, also known as Bolivian Sunflower, Tree Marigold and Mexican Sunflower is a wonderful perennial subtropical plant - resilient and adaptable, very showy and unusual, unbelievably fast growing, comes back every year. Zone 8-10. This species grows fast and large and needs plenty of space in the landscape. Plants can easily grow to 12 feet tall and wide in a single year. The bright yellow to orange, 6-inch diameter flowers can appear anytime there is active growth, but bloom production peaks in late summer and fall. There is a slight, pleasant fragrance, highly attractive to bees and butterflies. They need a full sun location for best flower production, but the plants will also tolerate some shade. Also suitable for container culture in colder climates if pruned regularly.
Tithonia diversifolia enriches the soil and can be used as a green fertilizer, it has the ability to restore phosphorus in high amounts to the soil. As a green fertilizer it contains N - 1.76% P - 0.82% K - 3.92%. It can also be used as chicken feed, fuelwood, soil erosion control, and building materials. For fertilization, it is used as a mulch which can be spread on top of the soil or buried beneath it.

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