| Common Name | Chickpea |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Cicer |
| Species | Arietinum |
| Origin | Middle East / Central Asia |
| Blooming | Spring to early summer, produces white or purple flowers on racemes. |
| Leaf Color | Glaucous green with grayish bloom |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining loamy soil, pH 6.0 to 7.5, tolerant of poor soils
Moderate during vegetative stage, reduce watering before harvest to prevent rot or disease
Requires full sun exposure for optimal photosynthesis and pod development
Low nitrogen due to fixation; apply potassium-rich fertilizer at planting and flowering
Pinch growing tips to encourage bushiness, remove diseased foliage immediately
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