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Chickpeas (Desi)

    Description

    As the most heat tolerant of the cool season legumes, chickpeas offer a versatility that can be used in both warm and cool season mixes. Though not a great biomass producer, chickpeas are very drought tolerant and can help cover the ground in the midst of a summer drought. This taprooted plant can be used with grasses to add diversity and help break up compaction. As a legume, chickpeas will also fix nitrogen into the soil.

    Chickpeas (Desi)

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      Seeding Rate: 60 - 70 lbs per acre.

        Description

        As the most heat tolerant of the cool season legumes, chickpeas offer a versatility that can be used in both warm and cool season mixes. Though not a great biomass producer, chickpeas are very drought tolerant and can help cover the ground in the midst of a summer drought. This taprooted plant can be used with grasses to add diversity and help break up compaction. As a legume, chickpeas will also fix nitrogen into the soil.
        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.
        Read this article for more info: When Can I Start Planting?

        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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