Desi Garbanzo Bean (Desi Chickpea) Seeds - Desi Chickpea, 10 seeds

Quantity: 10 Seeds / pack

Desi Garbanzo Bean (Cicer arietinum) is a cool-season annual legume grown for its smaller, darker, angular chickpeas with a nuttier flavor and firmer texture than the Kabuli type — the kind used in Indian curries, chana masala and roasted snacks. The compact, bushy plants reach 18–24 inches.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Desi Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean)
• Botanical Name: Cicer arietinum
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: About 1 inch per week; avoid waterlogged soil
• Growth Habit: Compact bushy plants 18–24 inches tall
• Soil Type: Well-draining sandy loam; pH 6.0–6.8
• Planting Time: Spring, after the last frost when days are warm
• Days to Maturity: 90–100 days

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Direct sow after the last frost when daytime temperatures are 70–80°F (21–27°C) and nights stay above 65°F (18°C); chickpeas do not transplant well
• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil; roots do not tolerate soggy ground
• Sunlight: Full sun; tolerates partial shade with reduced yields
• Watering: Water regularly and evenly; mulch to hold moisture
• Spacing: Sow 1 inch deep, 3–6 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart; thin to about 6 inches so plants support each other
• Germination: 7–14 days
• Harvest: For dry beans, wait about 90–100 days until pods turn yellow and leaves wither; pull whole plants and lay them to dry, then shell
• Tips: As a legume, chickpeas fix nitrogen and improve soil for the next crop; avoid planting near garlic, soybeans or potatoes