Chickpea 'Ceci Neri'

  • Product number: 097300
  • Origin: Mediterranean region
  • Latin: Cicer arietimum

ORGANICALLY GROWN SEEDS!
A special chickpea from Italy, known there as Ceci Neri. The flavor is deeper and richer than the light brown chickpea, you can use it to make an original dark soup, for example: Zuppa di Ceci Neri, the taste is unmatched. Of course, this chickpea is versatile, for example in salads... an original appearance! A black variety also comes from India, but the Italian one is even darker, slightly larger and better in taste. You'll find them mainly in regions like Puglia and Basilicata.

Names:
Latin: Cicer arietimum
Dutch: Kekererwt
Also known as: Spaanse Erwt, Kikkererwt or Sisser
English: Chickpea

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Sowing method: May - June in a sheltered outdoor spot or in a greenhouse.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • May
  • June

Harvesting time:

  • September
  • October

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors warm / sheltered
  • Greenhouse

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: White to light purple flowers
  • Origin: Mediterranean region
  • Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: N/A
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Cicer arietimum
  • Dutch: Chickpea
  • Also known as: Spanish Pea, Chickpea or Chickling Vetch
  • English: Chickpea
  • All year round

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