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Has anyone tried growing these, thought I would give it a go this year and I believe I can use those dried and sold in supermarket, any hints and tips appreciated
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I tried a few years ago....and failed. They grew, just the harvest was pathetic. Could just be that I got it wrong though.the fates lead him who will;him who won't they drag.
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There's an article about growing them in this months GYO mag. It recommends these Seeds of Italy - CHICKPEA PRINCIPEComment
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I read the article but I still feel that there is more to know from all you experienced veggiesComment
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I though it was a bit shallow too. I've never grown them so can't tell you anymore, sorry.Comment
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I came across this site when I was researching taro growing in the UK, and they have this section on chick peas -
http://www.sowingnewseeds.org.uk/pdf...ick%20peas.pdfComment
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Sorry - bit late to this thread but here are my simple tips (I have a 3 week old plants that seem to be doing well).
I took dried chickpeas from the supermarket, soaked them overnight (as I was preparing some sprouted ones to eat as well). Then rinsed them and put in a colander in a dark cupboard, and rinsed again several times. The rinsing is mainly to be able to eat them so you might be able to miss this out, though I suppose it'll keep them moist and help them sprout. I think the soaking will help too, as I tried to sprout some for growing only without soaking and they didn't sprout as fast.
This is what my 3 week old plants look like (1 grew tall and 2 or 3 more are smaller in the same pot).
I think sprouting them this way should give you a better chance than just planting dried ones. Also packet is about 5x cheaper from supermarket than seed shop. I'm only intending it to be a pretty house plant possibly with flowers, probably not to get a crop from it though.Last edited by redfruit; 30-03-2012, 09:52 PM.Comment
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Do try and grow a crop outside, it's great fun. They're very undemanding plants, but not high yielding.
Here's one I did earlier: http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...peas_9869.htmlAll gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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