Chickpea.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual legume

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

2 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 9 a 11

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist while they are flowering and setting pods to ensure a good harvest. Watch for yellowing leaves which can indicate overwatering or poor drainage. Provide support for the stems if they start to lean as the pods get heavy.

Riego

Water deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Use a low nitrogen fertilizer to avoid excessive foliage growth at the expense of pods.

Poda

Generally no pruning is needed unless you want to remove dead or diseased stems.

Trasplante

Chickpeas are annuals and are typically grown directly in the ground or large containers for one season.

Suelo

Well draining sandy loam

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

5 a 30°C

Humedad

30 a 50%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Annual, one growing season

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally safe, but raw seeds contain lectins that require cooking to be edible.

Niños

The small, hard seeds pose a choking hazard to young children if left raw and unattended.

Alérgenos por contacto

Handling the glandular hairs on the foliage can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

Chickpea pollen is not typically a significant allergen.

Comestibilidad

Raw chickpeas contain toxins that are neutralized through thorough cooking.

Cómo identificarla

• Fern like compound leaves
• Small white or purple flowers
• Inflated pods containing seeds
• Upright branching stems

Altura

0,2 a 0,6m

Anchura

0,2 a 0,4m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

white, pink, purple, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

green, tan, Late summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Ascochyta blight — A fungal infection causing dark spots on leaves and stems.
• Aphids — Small insects that suck sap from tender new growth.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

Spring

Cuidados en invierno

This is an annual plant that completes its life cycle in one season and does not require overwintering.

En maceta

They grow well in pots at least 30 centimeters deep with good drainage.

Planting aromatic herbs nearby helps mask the scent of the crop from hungry pests.

Buenas compañeras

• Cilantro — It helps deter pests that target legumes.
• Eneldo — It attracts beneficial insects that manage aphid populations.

Mantenla lejos de

• Cebolla — Onions can inhibit the growth of legumes when planted in close proximity.

Especies parecidas

• Lens culinaris — They share similar growth requirements as cool season legumes.

Ciencia

Familia

Fabaceae

Género

Cicer

Orden

Fabales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Western Asia and the Mediterranean region.

Conservación

Not of conservation concern as it is a widely cultivated crop.

It thrives in well drained, alkaline soils and prefers cool, dry climates for optimal pod development.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

culinary, cover crop, nitrogen fixation

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Can I grow chickpeas in a container?

Yes, they grow well in pots at least 30 centimeters deep.

Do they need a trellis?

Most varieties are bushy and do not require support.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Cicer is the Latin word for chickpea, while arietinum refers to the ram like shape of the seed.

Bueno saberlo

• Chickpeas are a staple ingredient in hummus and falafel.
• They are highly drought tolerant compared to many other legumes.
• The plant secretes malic acid from its leaves, which was historically collected for medicinal use.

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