Description
Garbanzo Bean Seeds grow Cicer arietinum, the Kabouli-style chickpea associated with hummus, dry bean harvests, and small-scale pantry gardens. The plants form compact green foliage, small flowers, and fuzzy pods that mature into chickpeas when the crop is allowed to dry down.
Why Grow It
- Kabouli-style chickpea for hummus, dry-bean harvests, and pantry-focused gardens.
- Compact plants fit raised beds and full-sun vegetable rows with good drainage.
- Best grown as a cool-season annual where plants can mature before excessive heat or wet weather.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Cicer arietinum |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Cool-season annual legume |
| Mature height | 18-24 in. tall in most garden conditions |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom or harvest window | Small flowers and pods develop after establishment; dry-bean harvest is typically late season after pods mature |
| Seed count | 25 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Direct sow in early spring when soil is workable and not waterlogged, or in mild climates during the cool season. Sow 1-2 in. deep, keep evenly moist until germination, then avoid overly wet soil. |
| Spacing | 4-6 in. apart in rows 18-24 in. apart |
| Germination | Usually 7-14 days in cool to moderately warm, well-drained soil |
Best For
- hummus and dry-bean gardens
- cool-season vegetable beds
- home pantry crops
- raised beds with good drainage
- small-space legume rows
Packet Details
Includes 25 seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Use the growing table above as a planning reference for your local season.
FAQ
Are these seeds for planting or eating?
They are sold as garden seeds for planting. Do not use treated or planting seed as food. Harvested chickpeas from your own crop should be cooked properly before eating.
Do garbanzo beans like heat?
Chickpeas prefer full sun with a cool to moderately warm season. Excessive heat or wet soil can reduce performance.
Can I grow chickpeas in raised beds?
Yes. Raised beds with loose, well-drained soil are a good fit, especially where spring soil stays wet.
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