Garbanzo Bean Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Garbanzo bean seeds produce cool- to warm-season annual plants with a compact, bushy growth habit and finely divided leaves. These plants develop pods along short stems and are well adapted to mild climates with moderate temperatures. Garbanzo beans prefer well-drained soils and perform best under relatively dry conditions compared to many other legumes. They are commonly grown in garden plots and field settings, where they establish steadily with consistent sunlight and moderate watering.

Features

• Annual legume with compact, bushy growth
• Produces pods along short stems
• Adapted to mild climates with moderate temperatures
• Performs well in well-drained soils with moderate moisture
• Suitable for garden plots and field cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cicer arietinum
• Common Name (US): Chickpea
• Seed Type / Variety: Legume crop variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy, upright annual plant
• USDA Zones: 3–10 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Early spring
• Growing Season: Spring to early summer
• Sowing Season: February to April (temperate regions); October to December (mild winter regions)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days at 15–25°C with moderate soil moisture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate, avoid waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: 30–60 cm height; 20–40 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 10–15 cm between plants