Cicer
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its sourceTypeannual
“annual legume of the family Fabaceae” — Chickpea - Wikipedia
WaterModerately moist, well-drained
“Cicer arietinum prefers moderately moist, well-drained soil” — How to Care for chick pea (Cicer arietinum)
Soil pH6–8
“Soil pH 6-8” — Cicer (Cicer) (Cicer) Care Guide: Pests, Diseases, Watering, Fertilizing & Toxicity — Keep It Thriving All Year
Hardiness zones3–11
Height14–35 in
“The plant grows to 20–50 cm (8–20 in) high” — Chickpea - Wikipedia
Ready whenpods begin to mature and foliage starts yellowing
“Reduce watering once pods begin to mature” — How to Care for chick pea (Cicer arietinum)
Edible partschickpeas
“containing the familiar beige or colored chickpeas” — How to Care for chick pea (Cicer arietinum)
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 4 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian