Chickpea seeds are planted in well-drained soil
The seeds absorb water and begin to germinate
A root grows downward into the soil
A shoot grows upward toward the sunlight
Leaves develop on the young plant
The plant continues to grow and branch out
Flowers appear on the plant
The flowers are pollinated
Pods form after pollination
Chickpeas develop inside the pods
The pods mature and dry
The dried pods are harvested
The chickpeas are removed from the pods