Chickpea, Garbanzo, Bengal gram, Kala Chana

Cicerarietinum

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cicer (SY-ser)
Species
arietinum (air-REE-tee-num)
Synonym
Cicer album
Cicer arientinium
Cicer edessanum
Cicer grossum
Cicer nigrum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Aurora, Missouri

Springfield, Missouri

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Aurora, MO | April 2015 | positive

Love eating these steamed straight out of the pods with a little butter, salt and pepper. They are a beautiful green color and make an ex...Read More

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(Zone 10a) | December 2013 | neutral

I have not grown this, but we eat plenty of Chickpeas in the winter season when they are abundant. The half raw pods are best and sweete...Read More

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