Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) organic seeds
- Chickpeas can also be cultivated in warm locations in Central Europe. They are used to make falafel and hummus, for example.
- Contents: Approx. 20 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.79
Product number: 1137-BIO GTIN: 4251420515216
Description
The chickpea probably originates from the region of today's Turkey, where it has been cultivated since the Neolithic Period. In ancient Rome, it was very popular and it already came to Germany back then.
Today, it is grown in many warm countries. It forms the basis for falafel and hummus. Our variety has bright seeds, comes from Italy, and is suitable for the Central European climate. For a successful harvest, however, very hot and rather dry summer is necessary.
Today, it is grown in many warm countries. It forms the basis for falafel and hummus. Our variety has bright seeds, comes from Italy, and is suitable for the Central European climate. For a successful harvest, however, very hot and rather dry summer is necessary.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Fabaceae |
| Eventual height | 20-60 cm |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering months | August, July, June |
| Main harvest | August, July, September |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 2-3 cm |
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 15 cm |
| Row spacing | 30 cm |
Sowing and care
Sowing outdoors after the Ice Saints. Sowing depth: 2-4cm. Planting distance 15 x 3cm to 25 x 40cm.
Chickpeas are very warmth-demanding. Therefore, a preculture in the house in April can favour a good harvest very much. A sandy, permeable soil would be ideal. Temper before planting.
Chickpeas are exceedingly frugal, tolerate drought very well, and need extremely much sun. Sandy, permeable soil would be ideal. They tolerate no waterlogging and should only be watered carefully when really dry.
At temperatures below +20°C, germination and growth can be clearly retarded.
Chickpeas are very warmth-demanding. Therefore, a preculture in the house in April can favour a good harvest very much. A sandy, permeable soil would be ideal. Temper before planting.
Chickpeas are exceedingly frugal, tolerate drought very well, and need extremely much sun. Sandy, permeable soil would be ideal. They tolerate no waterlogging and should only be watered carefully when really dry.
At temperatures below +20°C, germination and growth can be clearly retarded.
Other names
Botanical name: Cicer arietinum, C. album, Ononis crotalarioides
German: Kichererbse, Echte Kicher, Römische Kicher, Venuskicher, Felderbse
English: Chickpea, Chick pea, Gram, Bengal gram, Garbanzo, Garbanzo bean, Egyptian pea, Ceci, Cece, Chana, Kabuli chana
French: Pois chiche
Italian: Cece
Spanish: Garbanzo
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