Kabuli Organic

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The humble Kabuli chickpea is a staple food crop all over the world, and has been in cultivation for over 7,500 years. Its subtle flavour makes and excellent vehicle for garlic, herbs, and spices and it is an excellent source of protein, fibre, and minerals. Read More

Exposure Full-sun

Matures in 100 days

Season Warm season

Seed type OP ?

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Organic Chickpea Seeds

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CERTIFIED ORGANIC! Cicer arietinum. The humble Kabuli chickpea is a staple food crop all over the world, and has been in cultivation for over 7,500 years. Its subtle flavour makes and excellent vehicle for garlic, herbs, and spices and it is an excellent source of protein, fibre, and minerals. The relatively dainty plants grow 20-50cm (8-20") tall, with feathery leaves and white flowers that may be streaked with pink or blue. The pods each contain two (occasionally three) edible seeds. The pods themselves can be steamed and eaten whole with the seeds inside, but the seeds are usually extracted and dried. The seeds can be sprouted, dried, eaten fresh, and even pounded into gram flour (besan). As a legume, the plant fixes nitrogen in the soil, which makes it suitable as a cover crop or companion plant. Note that each plant only forms a few pods, so numerous plants are needed for large production.

Matures in 100 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)

Quick Facts:

    • Certified organic
    • High in protein
    • Ancient super food
    • Open pollinated

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All About Kabuli Organic

Latin

Latin
Cicer arietinum
Family: Fabaceae

Difficulty

Difficulty
Moderately easy

Season & Zone
Season:Β Warm season
Exposure:Β Full-sun

Timing

Timing
Chickpeas require 90-100 daysΒ to mature from sowing date. Start them indoors approximately 4 weeks before the lastΒ average frost date, or direct sow once the soil has warmed up in the spring. Optimal soil temperature: 10Β°C (50Β°F). Seeds sproutΒ in 14-21 days depending on conditions.

Starting

Starting
Avoid disturbing the roots. Sow seeds 1cm (1/2”) deep, one seed per cell or in peat/coir/paper pots that can be transplanted into the ground. Do not soak the seeds prior to planting.

Days to Maturity

Days to Maturity
From sowing date.

Growing

Growing
Ideal pH: 6.0-8.0. Transplant when the seedlings are at leastΒ 10cm (4”) tall, taking care to leave the roots undisturbed. Grow in fullΒ sun in rich soil with good moisture retention. Space plants 15cm (6”)Β apart - they will eventually support one another. The plants have shallowΒ root systems that are easily damaged by cultivation, so take care toΒ hand weed around plants as they become established. Avoid overhead watering.

Harvest
Use fresh pods when they are still green. For dry seeds, wait until the plants turn brown and then allow them to dry completely onΒ a flat surface. Harvest the seeds as the pods split when they are completelyΒ dry.

Seed Info

Seed Info
In optimum conditions at least 65% of seeds will germinate. Usual seed life: 3 years. Per 100’ row: 200 seeds, per acre:Β 100M seeds.

Companion Planting

Companion Planting

ChickpeasΒ fix nitrogen in the soil. Plant with beets, Brassicas, carrots, celery, chard, corn, cucumber, eggplant, peas, potatoes, radish, and strawberries. Avoid planting near chives, garlic, leeks, and onions.

More onΒ Companion Planting.

How to Grow Chickpeas

Step 1

Timing

Chickpeas require 90-100 daysΒ to mature from sowing date. Start them indoors approximately 4 weeks before the lastΒ average frost date, or direct sow once the soil has warmed up in the spring. Optimal soil temperature: 10Β°C (50Β°F). Seeds sproutΒ in 14-21 days depending on conditions.

Step 2

Starting

Avoid disturbing the roots. Sow seeds 1cm (1/2”) deep, one seed per cell or in peat/coir/paper pots that can be transplanted into the ground. Do not soak the seeds prior to planting.

Step 3

Growing

Ideal pH: 6.0-8.0.

Transplant when the seedlings are at leastΒ 10cm (4”) tall, taking care to leave the roots undisturbed. Grow in fullΒ sun in rich soil with good moisture retention. Space plants 15cm (6”)Β apart - they will eventually support one another. The plants have shallowΒ root systems that are easily damaged by cultivation, so take care toΒ hand weed around plants as they become established. Avoid overhead watering.

Step 4

Germination

Days to Maturity: From sowing date.

In optimum conditions at least 65% of seeds will germinate. Usual seed life: 3 years. Per 100’ row: 200 seeds, per acre:Β 100M seeds.

Step 5

Harvest

Use fresh pods when they are still green. For dry seeds, wait until the plants turn brown and then allow them to dry completely onΒ a flat surface. Harvest the seeds as the pods split when they are completelyΒ dry.

Tips

Companion Planting

ChickpeasΒ fix nitrogen in the soil. Plant with beets, Brassicas, carrots, celery, chard, corn, cucumber, eggplant, peas, potatoes, radish, and strawberries. Avoid planting near chives, garlic, leeks, and onions.

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