
Details
Grow the bold legume microgreen that tastes like hummus in a handful.
FULL SPECIFICATION TABLE
General Specification
| Common Name | Chickpea microgreens (also: garbanzo bean microgreens) |
| Botanical Name | Cicer arietinum L. |
| Seed Type | Conventional, untreated, non-GMO |
| Stem/Leaf Color | Thick pale-cream stems turning light green after light exposure; serrated, compound-style green leaves; large seed hulls may persist and can be gently removed |
| Flavor & Texture | Nutty, creamy chickpea note reminiscent of fresh hummus; crisp, juicy stems with a satisfying snap |
| Seed Count per 10g | ≈20–35 seeds per 10g (≈2–3.5 per gram, depending on variety; desi types run smaller, kabuli types larger) |
Cultivation Data
| Difficulty | Easy to moderate — large seeds are forgiving but require very thorough draining after soak and good airflow to avoid rot |
| Preferred Medium | Soil or coco coir; firm seed-to-medium contact essential; bottom-watering strongly preferred |
| Seeding Density (1020 tray) | 200g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm) |
| Seeding Density (10x10 cm) | 16g per 10×10 cm |
| Expected Yield | ≈500–700g per 1020 tray (approx. 2.5×–3.5× seed weight) |
| Soaking | Yes: 8–12 hours in cold water; drain very thoroughly before sowing |
| Blackout Days | 3–4 days stacked with weight |
| Watering, pH & Temp | Bottom-water every 1–2 days; keep evenly moist, never waterlogged; pH 6.0–6.5; temperature 18–22 °C with steady airflow |
| Sprouting Time | 2–3 days after soak |
| Harvest Time | 10–14 days from sowing |
Health & Nutrition
| Vitamins | Folate (B9), vitamin C, riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), thiamin (B1), beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor), traces of vitamin K |
| Minerals | Iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese |
| Notable Compounds | Plant-based protein (high quality among legumes); dietary fiber; polyphenols; saponins; isoflavones |
| Health Benefits | Protein and fiber together support satiety, healthy digestion, and gut comfort; folate supports normal blood formation and cell division; antioxidant polyphenols contribute to oxidative stress reduction; iron and magnesium support energy metabolism and muscle function; germination process increases bioavailability of key nutrients compared to dry seed |
ABOUT
Chickpea microgreens are the sprout form of one of humanity's oldest cultivated legumes, and they carry that ancient flavour right into your tray — a warm, nutty creaminess that is unmistakably reminiscent of fresh hummus, balanced by crisp, juicy stems and softly serrated green leaves. The thick, pale stems have a satisfying snap when you bite them, and the lingering savouriness makes them one of the few microgreens that feel genuinely filling rather than merely decorative. Tuck a generous handful into a flatbread with roasted vegetables and tahini, or pile them onto a grain bowl where their heft can stand up to bold dressings. Chickpea microgreens are at peak flavour and nutrition right at the cotyledon stage — start your first tray today and have a harvest ready within two weeks.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
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