Chickpeas SPECIFICATIONS

• Scientific name: Cicer arietinum
• Family: Fabaceae (legumes)
• Type: Annual pulse crop
• 🌿 Plant characteristics
• Height: 20–50 cm
• Leaves: Small, pinnate (feathery) leaves
• Flowers: White, pink, or bluish
• Pods: Small, usually containing 1–2 seeds
• 🌰 Seed types
• Desi chickpeas: Small, dark, rough coat
• Higher fiber
• Kabuli chickpeas: Larger, light-colored, smooth
• Common in salads and hummus
• 🌍 Growing conditions
• Climate: Semi-arid, cool season crop
• Temperature: Optimal 20–30°C
• Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Typically 90–120 days depending on variety and climate⏳ Crop duration
• 🧪 Nutritional profile (per 100 g cooked)
• Protein: ~8–9 g
• Carbohydrates: ~27 g
• Fiber: ~7–8 g
• Fat: ~2–3 g
• Rich in iron, folate, phosphorus, and manganese

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