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A permaculture staple, the Pigeon Pea is a multi-functional legume shrub that acts as a 'soil doctor.' It fixes nitrogen to fertilize neighboring plants while producing abundant protein-rich pods.
Its deep taproot breaks up heavy clay soil, making it a perfect 'pioneer' plant for establishing new gardens or food forests in difficult conditions.
My kids love shelling the green peas. They are delicious and so easy to grow. They handled our 40°C summer without a single drop of extra water.
I planted these in a patch of dead dirt. Two years later, the soil is dark and my citrus trees nearby are thriving thanks to the nitrogen.