When is the right time to plant?
Chickpeas (Desi) has a minimum germination temp of 42 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
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Basic Info
| N Fix Potential | 75 - 125 |
| Seeds/lb | 2,200 |
| C/N at Maturity | Low |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate |
| Root Type/Depth | Medium Taproot |
| Cold Kill | 20 °F |
| Dry Matter Potential | 1.5 - 3 tons/acre |
Use & Characteristics
| Maturity | 75-90 days |
| Lasting Residue | Fair |
| Palatability | Excellent |
| Hay Harvest | Good |
| Regrowth | Good |
| Deep Compaction | Good |
| Surface Compaction | Very Good |
| Weed Suppression | Fair |
| Crimp Kill | Easy |
Planting
| Plant Depth | 1 - 1 1/2" |
| Min Germ Temp | 42 °F |
| Drilled Seed Rate | 60 - 70 lbs/acre |
| Broadcast Seed Rate | 75 - 80 lbs/acre |
Tolerance
| Heat | Good |
| Drought | Fair |
| Shade | Very Good |
| Wet Soil | Excellent |
| Low Fertility | Fair |
| Low pH Soil | Excellent |
| High pH Salinity | Very Good |
| High pH Calcareous | Very Good |
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