Chickpea
Cicer arietinum · Chickpeas · Legume family
Also known as: Garbanzo Bean · Gram · Bengal Gram
Medium30–60cmPet-friendlyEdible
Chickpea care at a glance
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–30 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 15–30 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Chickpea
Common pests on Chickpea include Pod borer. Also possible: Black bean aphid and Leaf miners. Common diseases include Ascochyta blight and Fusarium wilt. Also possible: Dry root rot. Chickpea is mildly toxic to humans.
Pest
- Pod borer High
- Black bean aphid Medium
- Leaf miners Low
Disease
- Ascochyta blight High
- Fusarium wilt High
- Dry root rot Medium
Toxicity
- Lectins (raw beans) Low
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Chickpea
- Which pests affect Chickpea?
- Common pests on Chickpea include Pod borer. Also possible: Black bean aphid and Leaf miners.
- Which diseases affect Chickpea?
- Common diseases include Ascochyta blight and Fusarium wilt. Also possible: Dry root rot.
- Is Chickpea toxic to cats and dogs?
- Chickpea is mildly toxic to humans.
- How much water does Chickpea need?
- Chickpea has a low water requirement.
- What light does Chickpea need?
- Chickpea prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Chickpea frost-hardy?
- Chickpea is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around -5 °C.
- Can you eat Chickpea?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: seeds.