Description:
Pigeon Peas identify as the second largest pulses grown in the country.
Grown during the Kharif season (after the onset of monsoon season), the crop takes around 5-6 months to grow.
In india, it is one of the most popular pulses, being an important source of protein in a mostly vegetarian diet.
Itis an important ingredient of animal feed used in West Africa, especially in Nigeria, where it is also grown.