Chickpea breeds & varieties
12 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
Kabuli
CreamyLargeLarge CreamMediterranean Style
Desi
Origin: IN
Dal & BesanEarthyRobustSmall
Pedrosillano
Origin: ES
CreamyDelicateFine SkinGourmet
Kala Chana
Origin: IN
EarthyEverydayFirmIndian Grocery Name
Black Chickpea
Origin: IN
DarkDark SkinDeep FlavourFirm
Cicer arietinum
BeanyCreamy CookedHummus BaseNutty
Spanish White
Origin: ES
CreamyIberianLargeLarge Kabuli
Castellano
Origin: ES
ClassicCreamyMediumMedium Spanish
Green Chickpea
Origin: US
GreenImmature GreenSeasonalSweet-Vegetal
Harbhara
Origin: IN
Fresh Green SnackGreenRegional NameSeasonal
CDC Frontier
Origin: CA
Canadian CultivarCommercialExportKabuli Production
Dollar
CreamyKabuliLargeLarge Size Grade