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Rarámuri Garbanzo

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Cicer arietinum. This variety is dry-farmed by the Rarámuri people in the fall, at the bottom of the Barranca del Cobre (Copper Canyon) in Chihuahua, Mexico. From our Seed Bank Collection.

Origin: Low Desert, about 2000' elevation
Plant in fall through early February in the low desert, or in early spring in cooler climates.
Prefers well drained soil and arid climates.
Approx. 6g/ 25 seeds per packet.
Limit 3 packets.

These seeds are part of our conservation program and are not available for purchase. They are only available through Native American Seed Request

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$3.95

Fast Germination! Doing great in the Mojave

This is my first time trying to plant garbanzo beans so I was totally surprised at how fast they sprouted - within three days!
They seem to be growing fast too, although I've read that garbanzos are slow growers so I'm waiting to see if they slow down. I chose this variety since they were cultivated at a similar elevation to mine and being that they are in the Fabaceae fam. I'm hoping they help my soil out a bit too.

I started them in small cells and will be transplanting them in the ground as soon as this last fall heat wave finally subsides. 8/9 seeds I sowed germinated, that's a win in my book. Looking forward to seeing how they do from here.

The critters loved them

I was happy when I saw the seeds start to germinate but the little seedlings started to disappear. Something was eating them. I think it was mice. I tried covering them with hardware wire which worked for a while but eventually either something found a way through or something else ate them.

Great germination rate, can't wait to see these guys grow up.

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Rarámuri Garbanzo

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