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Chickpea

Chickpea

SKU: PEAC0001
$2.50Price

Approx 20 seeds per packet

 

Small attractive plants that produce small green pods of 1 to 2 peas that can be eaten fresh when green with a delicous nutty flavour or allowed to dry and used in the likes of hummus. 

  • When to plant:

    Cool Climate: May to Aug

    Temperate Climate: May to Aug

    Arid Climate: Apr to Jun

    Sub Tropical: Mar to May

    Tropical: Apr to Jun

  • Planting Info:

    Germination Temperature: 10°C to 15°C

    Plant Spacing: 30cm

    Plant Height: 30cm

    Position: Full sun

    Seed depth: 20mm

    Germination time: 7 to 14 days

    Maturity Time: 90 to 120 days

  • Growing Tips:

    Chick peas can be used as a cover crop to help fix nitrogen levels, however avoid planting in the same location in successive years. 

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