Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan). Seeds of this perennial legume can be harvested long after dry weather has killed most vegetables. Commercial varieties are selected for seeds that mature all at once and are easy to harvest, while dooryard varieties are selected to have blooms, green and mature pods at all times to provide a uniform supply of food. “Vegetable type” pigeon peas are especially selected for populations that prefer to eat plump green seeds rather than the more usual mature, dried seeds. Some varieties are dwarf in size and produce quickly, while others can reach 9 feet in height. Local farmers might like to see a trial where a few of each of several varieties were grown at one time. AZ 86; AZ 173; EDN 52, 71-9.