Chickpea Cultivation Manual

There are a few steps involved in the chickpea growth process, including:
- In order to make the soil conducive to growing chickpeas, farmers till it and apply any amendments that are required. Soil that is slightly acidic to neutral in pH is ideal for growing chickpeas.
- Chickpeas are often planted in the spring, though this time of year and planting technique might vary by region and farmer preference. Either seeds or seedlings can be sown into the field.
- Growing chickpeas requires attentive cultivation work such as weeding, watering, and safeguarding the plants from pests and illnesses.
- Harvesting: Depending on the type and growing conditions, chickpeas are usually ready to be picked in the late summer or early fall. The plants are either completely uprooted or the seeds are extracted using specialized machinery.
- Chickpeas are processed after harvesting by removing the outer husk and preparing the bean for human use. Depending on the end purpose, this may involve cleaning, drying, and dividing the chickpeas.
Growing chickpeas is a big agricultural activity that contributes much to worldwide food security in many countries. Chickpeas contribute to crop rotation and soil improvement in farming systems and are a valuable source of protein for human consumption, thus their cultivation can have economic, environmental, and nutritional benefits. Chickpeas are resistant to drought, making them a valuable crop even in arid areas.