Types of chickpeas (IMAGE)

American Society of Agronomy

Types of chickpeas

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Sierra is a kabuli variety and the most popular chickpea grown in the U.S. and is susceptible to Pythium disease. Nash is an extra-large kabuli variety that is disease susceptible. Billy Bean is a popular small kabuli variety that is commonly used for making hummus and is also disease susceptible. Myles is a desi variety that is resistant to Pythium disease.

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George Vandemark

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