Chickpeas

Rich in protein, chickpeas are used exclusively for human consumption. Sown between mid-December and mid-April and harvested between early July and late August, the crop is adapted to the Mediterranean climate and can withstand relatively high water stress. Like all seed legumes, chickpea is capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen (if combined with its specific rhizobium) and requires no nitrogen fertilizer.

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Surface area in France (2024)
23 162

hectares

Adapted to climate change

Chickpea is adapted to the Mediterranean climate and can withstand relatively high water stress.

A short cycle

Chickpea is a short-cycle crop, lasting between 6 and 7 months from sowing to harvest.

Excellent precedent

Chickpea is capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen, enabling the following crop to benefit from it.

Technical advice

Growing guide

This comprehensive guide is divided into chapters covering everything you need to know about growing chickpeas: seeds, choosing the right plot, planting, inoculation, fertilization, weeding, harvesting and storage. It highlights the advantages of growing chickpeas and explains how to control the pests and diseases that affect them.

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Projects

Every year, Terres Inovia participates in or coordinates several national, European and international calls for projects on various themes.

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Events

Our next chickpea events

15 january 2026
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Terres Inovia Technical Meeting 2026 - Blois (41)

Terres Inovia's Rencontres Techniques are field days where experts, farmers and partners come…
22 january 2026
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Terres Inovia Technical Meeting 2026 - Central and Western Zone - Cloned

Terres Inovia's Rencontres Techniques are field days where experts, farmers and partners come…
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

Develop your skills with the chickpea training courses designed and run by Terres Inovia experts.

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Optimization of crushing and mechanical extraction of oil-protein seeds

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Editions

Terres Inovia can provide you with several technical publications on chickpeas.

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Research by molecular analysis (sequencing) of mutations in the acetolactate synthase gene…

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