{"title":"Chickpea Seeds","description":"  \u003cp\u003eExplore our chickpea seeds for your growing projects, with white-seeded and black-seeded varieties and organic options where indicated. Find Kabouli chickpeas and compare product pages to choose the seeds that suit your needs. Products intended for sprouting are identified in their titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose from chickpea seeds for the vegetable garden and seeds intended for sprouting. Check the packet quantities, variety characteristics and supplier’s recommendations before ordering. Whether you are sowing in the garden or growing sprouts, follow the guidance for the specific product you choose and the instructions on its packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"w-pois-chiche-white-seed","title":"White-Seeded Chickpea Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite-Seeded Chickpea Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCicer arietinum\u003c\/em\u003e) Compact chickpea plants grow about 30 to 60 cm tall. White-seeded chickpeas provide grain for cooked meals, fresh or dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow in early spring as soon as soil can be worked. Sow about 1.3 to 2.5 cm deep. Keep the seedbed evenly moist through emergence. Allow 4 to 5 cm between seeds; 45 to 90 cm between rows. Provide sun to partial shade and avoid standing water. Thin crowded seedlings early and harden indoor-started plants gradually before transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest for the grains; this is not a snow pea to eat as whole pods. Water regularly; avoid drought. Use clean tools and remove damaged material. Adjust watering to rainfall, wind and actual soil moisture, and keep enough space for air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52180325597344,"sku":"WSD-62223000030","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7fccfbf1-87be-46df-948d-e63b5338a41c.jpg?v=1752242779"},{"product_id":"t-pois-chiche-black-kabouli","title":"Chickpea 'Black Kabouli' organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChickpea 'Black Kabouli' organic\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCicer arietinum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a heritage variety with black seed originating in Kabul, Afghanistan. Tourne-Sol notes that it grows well in our climate. Each packet contains 40 organic, open-pollinated seeds. The annual plant has an upright, branching habit and generally reaches 40 to 60 cm. Its small flowers produce short pods that usually hold one or two dark seeds. Maturity is listed at about 100 days. Its distinctive colour makes the harvest easy to recognize and helps keep stored batches correctly identified from shelling to cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow outdoors as soon as the soil has thawed, drained, and become workable. Plant seeds 3.5 to 5 cm deep and about 10 cm apart in light to medium, well-drained, non-saline soil. Choose full sun. Keep the seedbed lightly moist during emergence, then water deeply only when the soil begins to dry. Chickpeas tolerate a brief dry period better than waterlogged soil. A chickpea-specific inoculant can support nodulation where this crop has not previously been grown. Weed shallowly during early growth and avoid adding large amounts of nitrogen, which may delay flowering and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest when most of the plant has yellowed, leaves are dropping, and pods are dry. Pick before prolonged rain or an early frost, then finish drying the pods under cover in an airy place. Shell them, discard stained, mouldy, or damaged seed, and let sound seed dry completely before storage. Dried chickpeas should be soaked when appropriate and cooked thoroughly before eating. Their black colour and firm texture suit salads, stews, and a distinctive dark hummus. Label storage containers with the cultivar name and harvest year, then keep them cool, dry, and protected from moisture and pests.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tourne-sol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52247204724896,"sku":"BN791-a","price":4.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/D0qXzVqk.jpg?v=1751643661"},{"product_id":"w-germe-de-pois-chiche","title":"Chickpea Sprouting Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChickpea Sprouting Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCicer arietinum\u003c\/em\u003e) Chickpea sprouts have a crisp texture and a mild, nutty flavour. These seeds are sold for harvesting young growth using an appropriate sprouting or microgreen method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the species-specific sprouting or microgreen method described on the packet. For tray growing, use a clean shallow tray and a suitable free-draining medium. If the packet specifies a rinsing method, follow its soaking, rinsing and draining directions. Keep the growing medium evenly moist without saturation, or rinse and drain according to the sprouting method you use. Avoid leaving the equipment standing in water. Provide the light and temperature recommended for the species on the packet. This is an indoor young-growth crop, so outdoor hardening and transplanting are not part of this harvest method. Indoor batches can be started throughout the year in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow enough space in the container for the chickpeas to swell. Harvest the young growth at the stage indicated on the packet. Cut tray-grown microgreens above the growing medium with a clean tool; rinse and drain jar-grown sprouts according to the method used. Follow the packet preparation directions for the species and intended dish. Keep equipment and tools clean, inspect each batch and remove deteriorating material. After harvest, clean the equipment before starting another batch. Keep unused seed cool, dry and clearly labelled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075852787872,"sku":"WSD-62223000010","price":3.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/0037626B-11BC-4DA1-A342-FF8B6279ED37.jpg?v=1764879530"},{"product_id":"haricot-noir-kabouli-bio","title":"'Black Kabouli' chickpea Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Black Kabouli' chickpea Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCicer arietinum\u003c\/em\u003e). This heirloom produces large dark seeds and thrives in cooler weather, while established plants tolerate dry periods. Fully cooked black chickpeas bring firm texture to stews, curries, soups, and salads. Annual bushy plants reach approximately 2 to 3 feet high and attract pollinators while flowering. Each Gaia packet contains approximately 25 organic seeds; it does not claim organic certification. The variety is open-pollinated. Kew recognizes \u003cem\u003eCicer arietinum\u003c\/em\u003e as an accepted species in the Fabaceae family. Dark seed colour makes the dry harvest especially distinctive and easy to identify. For practical seed starting, growing from seed succeeds best when the verified product depth, moisture and temperature guidance is followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not soak seed before sowing because it may crack. Direct sow 2 to 3 weeks before the last frost once soil is above 7°C. Place seeds 1 to 2 inches deep and 6 to 8 inches apart, with 18 to 24 inches between rows. A temperature of 15 to 25°C, preferably around 21°C, supports germination in 7 to 14 days. Grow in average loose well-drained soil. Avoid nitrogen-rich ground, which promotes foliage at the expense of pods. Water at soil level to keep foliage dry and reduce favourable conditions for fungal disease. Use the product details as a clear guide on how to start seeds while keeping the growing medium evenly moist, never saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe crop requires approximately 100 days. For fresh green chickpeas, pick pods while small and green, shell them, and cook the seeds completely. For a dry harvest, let pods turn brown and dry on the plants. Pull the plants and hang them upside down in a dry ventilated location until thoroughly dry. Shell, sort, and store the seed in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to one year. Fresh green pods can remain refrigerated for up to one week. Do not eat fibrous pods or undercooked chickpeas. Keep seed intended for planting clearly labelled and separate from the culinary harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56932927045792,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/BlackKabouliBeanFinal-scaled.jpg?v=1776430249"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/collections\/chickpea-seeds.oembed","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}