Partridge pea seedling how to#
Partridge pea seedling code#

The seeds are dark brown, rather flat, and slightly pitted. The pods split along 2 sutures as it dries the pod sides spiral to expel the seeds some distance from the parent plant. The straight, narrow pods are about 1½ to 2½' long, ¾' across, and rather flat. There is no floral scent.įruits/Seeds: During the fall, pods develop that are initially hairy green, but later become hairless and dark brown. Each flower has 5 rounded petals that vary in relative size, and there are about 10 reddish stamens. They are about 1' across, and have an open, irregular shape. It isįlowers: Partridge pea has yellow flowers that appear along the major stems near the axils of the leaves. A hairless and oblong leaflet is about 2/3' long and 1/3' across. Each compound leaf usually consist of 10 to 16, up to 20 leaflets. They have petioles with nectaries that attract insects. Leaves: Partridge pea has alternate compound leaves that are medium to dark green. The slender hairless stems are initially light green, but become reddish brown.

Shorter plants are erect, while taller plants are inclined to sprawl. Habit: This occasionally branching annual legume is ½-2' (sometimes up to 3 ') tall. TAXONOMY: The currently accepted scientific name for partridge pea is Chamaecrista fasciculata (Michx.) Greene. fasciculata as a larval host plant, and birds will enjoy the seed pods that form well into the fall months.Partridge pea ( Chamaecrista fasciculata)ĬONFIRMATION STATUS: Pending confirmation. M: Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.Īlso known as Partridge Pea or Sensitive Plant, Chamaecrista fasciculata is fast growing, self-seeding annual that works to fill in large areas of an open garden, allowing other perennials time to establish, all while providing protection from weeds, fixing nitrogen in the soil, and providing excellent nutrients for pollinators and songbirds alike.īutterflies such as the Orange Sulfur, Little Yellow, and Sleepy Orange use C. K: Parasitic species which needs a host plant

I: Legume Inoculant (more info next year)

Partridge pea seedling code#

If code 'C' is also called for, scarify first. H: Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. G: Highest germination rate in cool soil. Generally these seeds are very small.Į: These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period.į: These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period. Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer.ĭ: Sow on the surface of the soil. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist-but not wet). Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat.Ĭ: (# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification.

Partridge pea seedling how to#

You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.Ī: Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.ī: Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.

*Seeds in the legume family benefit from an inoculant (beneficial bacteria to encourage healthy growth).

C(10), H, I* = Chamaecrista fasciculata seeds need 10 days of cold moist stratification (winter or a winter like experience) AFTER scarification (knicked or sanded to break the seed coat).

Seeds arrive in a curbside-recyclable padded envelope (no plastic). Please select choice at checkout. Please note we can only ship seeds within Massachusetts.

November 1 - December 15 (possibly later): Seeds are available for shipping or in-person contactless pick-up.

Includes a brochure with instructions on how to sow native seeds. Seeds: Chamaecrista fasciculata (Partridge pea)