{"product_id":"chickpea-brown-1432-organic","title":"Chickpea Brown Organic Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eCicer arietinum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eCaptain Desi is a hardy, small-seeded chickpea well suited to Australian conditions, particularly low-rainfall and marginal soils. This disease-tolerant variety forms compact, bushy plants that produce small brown chickpeas prized for their nutty flavour, firm texture, and high protein content. Known in India as \u003cem data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"347\"\u003ekala chana\u003c\/em\u003e, it is a staple ingredient in dishes such as chana masala, curries, and chaat. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it also makes an excellent soil-building crop, improving fertility while producing a nutritious harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eApproximately 100 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eTropics: April to June\u003cbr data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eSubtropics: May to July\u003cbr data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eMild climates: Late autumn to winter\u003cbr data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"724\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCold climates: Autumn to early spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"784\"\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eSow seed directly into well drained soil in full sun. Plant seeds 3–5 cm deep and space 10–15 cm apart, with rows 40–50 cm apart. Avoid waterlogged soils and overwatering once established. Harvest green pods for fresh use or allow pods to dry completely on the plant for dried chickpeas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Available for TAS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Available for WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/EdenSeeds_ACO_ACOCertifiedOrganic.jpg?v=1761179582\" alt=\"Certified Organic\" style=\"width: 177px; height: 95px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649681608922,"sku":null,"price":4.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_0eabae3b-999a-4c30-8fbf-75364ef5927f.jpg?v=1754017331","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/chickpea-brown-1432-organic","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}