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Chickpea — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Cicer arietinum |
|---|---|
| Seed germination (days) | 6–12 |
| Soil temperature for germination (°C) | 10–23.9 |
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 90–110 |
| Measured from | Seed |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 15.2–20.3 |
| Mature height (cm) | 45.7–61 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 25.4–35.6 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4–10 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Low |
| Sowing method | Direct sow |
Growing directions
Sow chickpeas 2 in deep in light, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH; they perform poorly in heavy, waterlogged ground. The plants produce distinctive sticky, glandular hairs on stems and pods that can cause a mild skin reaction in sensitive individuals, so harvest with gloves. Pick pods when they are green and plump for fresh eating, or leave plants to dry fully in place and harvest entire plants when 90% of pods have turned tan. Shell and sun-dry for a day before long-term storage.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0