CHICKPEA

CHICKPEA

***NOT TO TAS, WA*** (Cicer arietinum) Heirloom originating from the Middle East. An excellent multi-purpose legume high in protein (20%). Bush to 60cm high. Drought tolerant. Used as a nitrogen fixing green manure crop or with pods left to mature may be used to make hummus. Tips and leaves of plant may also be pinched off to use in salads, stir-fry or as spinach substitute. 90-100 days. 60 seeds

(AncientGrain43462)

SKU	AncientGrain43462
Shipping Weight	0.0030kg

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