Chickpea.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Annual legume

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

2 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 9 à 11

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining sandy loam

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.0

Température

5 à 30°C

Humidité

30 à 50%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Élevée

Durée de vie

Annual, one growing season

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

Chickpea pollen is not typically a significant allergen.

Comestibilité

Raw chickpeas contain toxins that are neutralized through thorough cooking.

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,2 à 0,6m

Envergure

0,2 à 0,4m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

white, pink, purple, 0,5 à 1cm

Fruits

green, tan, Late summer

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

Spring

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

À éloigner de

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Fabaceae

Genre

Cicer

Ordre

Fabales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Western Asia and the Mediterranean region.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles

Utilisations

culinary, cover crop, nitrogen fixation

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.

Aussi dans

• Plantes résistantes à la sécheresse