Chick Peas

[Lumpy]

Got 2 plants off a garden site on FB and now have no idea what to do with them. Any ideas?

[Bren In Pots]

Lumpy I've found a couple of older threads hope this helps :-

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...peas_9869.html

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...-me_88248.html

[Bal]

I grow them every year. They are a bit tender just like peas really. They won't need support, but you won't get much from 2plants. The pods usual only have one chick pea in. I grow the as much for thier ornamental value as anything. They are really pretty plants. I usually just soak shop bought one (for eating) and soak them over night and then treat as peas. They won't need any support. My dad used to grow them every year, he just put them straight in the ground as the came out of the packet.

[Snoop Puss]

Brilliant. Thanks for posting this question, Lumpy. I've got quite a large area that's been semi cleared that I want to turn over to soft fruit and asparagus next year. So shoving in some chickpeas in the meantime sounds like a great idea.

Do they need much water, Bal?

[Lumpy]

Good advice as normal - Ta Folks