How to Grow and Care for Cicer

The cicer requires well-drained soil and full sun exposure for optimal growth. Special care points include monitoring soil moisture to prevent root rot and providing support structures as cicer can be prone to leggy growth. Regularly inspect for pests and diseases, which can be common in cicer, and utilize appropriate treatments promptly.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Cicer

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	3-9

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Types of Cicer

Chick Pea

Chick Pea (Cicer arietinum) is an annual, bushy plant widely grown for its nutritious seeds, also called chickpeas. They are high in protein and fiber. They contain iron, phosphorus and folic acid. The plant blooms in summer and seeds ripen about four months after planting.

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