Chickpeas

Posted by Diane Greenwood on October 17, 2009 at 2:25am
I have just been successful in germinating some chickpea seedlings and wondered if anyone had experience and advice on what growing conditions they like? We live in West Auckland, and I will be growing them in our raised vege garden. Regards Diane

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  • Diane Greenwood December 20, 2009 at 6:58am
    Just noticed today that they had a few flowers on them. They are still quite small plants. When I googled images of chickpeas they didn't look that large, so time will tell the whole story.
  • Lorraine Barnett December 9, 2009 at 1:42pm
    I start mine by soaking as for growing sprouts, I soak and change water daily. Then as they have swollen I plant in potting mix or garden soil with mix over the top, and they are away!
  • Diane Greenwood November 28, 2009 at 10:54pm
    My seedling plants are now planted out in the veg garden and seem to be doing ok. I have found out that they don't like too much water on them when they are flowering. So that might be interesting if we have a wet summer!!
    I have a few seeds to share if you are interested; phone me on 027 2789 303. Regards Diane
  • Kali November 28, 2009 at 8:22am
    apparently binn inn seeds are heat treated when they are imported so the germination rate will be fairly low, treasure the ones that do sprout and save some of your homegrown seeds for next year. They like warm conditions, just like most beans
  • cushie November 28, 2009 at 5:33am
    Hi, I am also wanting to grow chickpeas and found this link (http://www.urbanorganics.org.nz/node/164) I am going to grow mine from bin inn seeds, let me know how yours grow : )
  • Jude Simpson October 19, 2009 at 12:26pm
    As a vegetarian, I'm really keen to grow chickpeas. I live in Te Atatu and would also be growing on a raised bed. How do I start?
    Jude
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