Chickpea

Rich in protein, chickpeas are grown exclusively for human consumption. Sown between mid-December and mid-April and harvested between early July and late August, the crop is well-suited to the Mediterranean climate and can withstand relatively severe water stress. Like all grain legumes, chickpeas are capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen (when associated with their specific rhizobium) and do not require nitrogen fertilizer.

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Area in France (2024)
23,162

hectares

Adapted to climate change

Chickpeas are well-suited to the Mediterranean climate and can withstand relatively severe water stress 

A short cycle

Chickpeas are a short-cycle crop, taking between 6 and 7 months from sowing to harvest

A great precedent

Chickpeas can fix atmospheric nitrogen, allowing the next crop to benefit from it

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Growing Guide

This comprehensive guide consists of several chapters covering everything you need to know about growing chickpeas: seeds, site selection, planting, inoculation, fertilization, weed control, harvesting, and storage. It highlights the benefits of growing chickpeas and provides an overview of methods for controlling pests and diseases that affect the crop. 

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Each year, Terres Inovia participates in or coordinates several national, European, and international calls for proposals on a variety of topics.

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Events

Upcoming chickpea events we're organizing

16 april 2026
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Reducing GHG emissions on farms: the results of the ClieNFarms project

To kick-start low-carbon agriculture, a European project, ClieNFarms, has studied and tested…
05 may 2026
Technical meeting

Synergies Bio Non Bio Conference: The Role of Preventive Measures in the Integrated Management of Production Systems

The conference titled “The Role of Prevention in the Integrated Management of Production Systems …
19 may 2026
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Cap Protéines Challenge 5

Propose your ideas or solutions to innovate around plant proteins
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Training

Build your skills with chickpea training courses designed and led by Terres Inovia experts

Présentiel
1 Jour
Inter-entreprise et intra-entreprise

Agricultural Management of Chickpea and Lentil Cultivation in the Southwest

Incorporating lentils and chickpeas into your crop rotations: a strategic agronomicchoice Lentils…

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Présentiel
2 Jours
Inter-company and intra-company

Optimization of the crushing and mechanical extraction of oil- and protein-rich seeds

Deepen your understanding of crushing processes and mechanical extraction of oil- and protein…

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Publications

To assist you, Terres Inovia offers several technical publications on chickpeas

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