Chickpea

Cicer arietinum, Fabaceae

Zones

3a–10b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Wonderful PomegranatePunica granatum Wonderful

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Arabica CoffeeCoffea arabica

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Gum Arabic TreeAcacia senegal

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionWind Protection

Delicata SquashCucurbita pepo Delicata

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

CarobCeratonia siliqua

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

OliveOlea europaea

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Mission OliveOlea europaea

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Manzanilla OliveOlea europaea

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Arbequina OliveOlea europaea

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Bay LaurelLaurus nobilis

Pest DeterrentNitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

LentilLens culinaris

Both legumes compete for similar growing space and soil nutrients when planted together

GarlicAllium sativum

Garlic can inhibit chickpea growth and nitrogen fixation through allelopathic effects

Common BeanPhaseolus vulgaris

Both legumes compete for similar soil nutrients despite nitrogen fixation capabilities

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Chickpea grow in?

Chickpea grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 10b.

Is Chickpea a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Chickpea is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Chickpea?

Good companions for Chickpea include Wonderful Pomegranate, Arabica Coffee, Gum Arabic Tree, Delicata Squash, Carob.

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