Pigeon pea

Care snapshot

Long-duration kharif pulse suited to warm conditions and well-drained soils. Allow enough space for branching, avoid prolonged waterlogging, and scout flowers and pods for borers.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.

Crop details

Season

Kharif; commonly June–July

Days to harvest

150–240 days, depending on variety

Main pests

Pod borer, pod fly, plume moth

Main diseases

Fusarium wilt, sterility mosaic disease, Phytophthora blight