Learning how to grow chickpeas gives you a chance to broaden your gardening horizons with a crop that is easy to grow, drought-resistant, cool-hardy and packed with goodness. Also known as garbanzo beans, chickpeas (Cicer arietinum) are sun-loving annuals with a fascinating heritage, and they are said to be amongst the first crops ever grown. They were revered by ancient Romans who claimed that these plucky pods elevated a person’s beauty and well-being.
Garnering interest as a ‘superfood’, the modestly sized chickpea is packed with protein and loaded with zinc, folic acid, potassium, calcium, fiber and oodles of antioxidants. It lowers cholesterol levels, combats heart disease and promotes better sleep.
