Chickpea is a plant that grows only for one year, reproduces by seeds, and reaches 50 centimeters in height in Turkey. The seeds are sometimes beige, sometimes darker or even black.
Chickpea is an easy plant to grow. It is grown in arid areas in Anatolia. It withstands water scarcity well and does not care much about soil quality. If the weather is not warm enough, the revenue will be bad.
Its leaves are 5 – 15 mm in size and its buds can grow up to 30 mm. The seeds can also be eaten green without drying. Dried chickpeas are used in many dishes.