Bengal Gram

Bengal Gram Care

Cicer Arietinum

What is the plant

C. arietinum is an upright to spreading, bushy annual bearing pinnate leaves with ovate to elliptic, toothed, dark blue- or olive-green leaflets and, in summer, white or purple flowers followed by pods containing edible seeds, ready for harvest in late summer or early autumn.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

10°C - 29°C

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Keep the soil evenly moist; water only when the top layer of soil is dry. Do not water overhead of the plants lest they acquire a fungal disease.
Fertilizer
Like all legumes, garbanzo beans leach nitrogen into the soil which means they do not require additional nitrogen fertilizer. They will benefit, however, from a 5-10-10 fertilizer if a soil test determines it is needed.
Sunlight
Select an area in the garden with full sun exposure that is well-draining

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
Incorporate plenty of organic compost into the soil and remove any rocks or weeds. If the soil is heavy, amend it with sand or compost to lighten it up.
Temperature
Ideal temperatures for growing chickpeas are in the range of 50-85 F. (10-29 C.).
Additional
Contact with leaves and pods may irritate the skin.