Annual vegetable
Chickpea plant profile
Cicer arietinum
An annual vegetable for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Chickpea
Chickpea is a cool-season annual planted in early spring; in eastern Oregon it is sown in March or early April. It tolerates cool soil, with germination beginning around 41 degrees F (Oregon State).
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Chickpea in my garden calendarThis uses the published planting season. It is not adjusted to local frost dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Planting depth
- 1.5 in
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Days to maturity
- 84 to 125 days (from sowing)
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: ascochyta blight.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Chickpea Production Guide (EM 8791-E)
Oregon State University Extension Service. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.