Determination of Yield and Yield Components of Chickpea Varieties Grown in Winter and Early Spring in Sırnak-Idil Conditions

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine chickpea varieties that can be grown at different sowing times in Şırnak-Idil conditions and their important agricultural and vegetative properties. The study was carried out in two sowing times (winter and early spring) with 10 chickpea varieties (Azkan, Arda, Aksu, Botan, Hasanbey, Arslanbey, Caner, Onur, Seçkin and Sezgin) according to the randomized complete blocks, split plot experimental design, with 3 replications, sowing times as main plots, varieties as subplots in 2020/2021 growing season. As a result of the research, in different growing periods of various chickpea varieties the number of days until flowering; plant height, first pod height, number of branches, number of pods, hundred seed weight, and seed yield varied between 77.83 and 147.03 days, between 30.52 and 39.65 cm, between 19.33 and 19.96 cm, between 2.89 and 3.01 per plant, between 10.46 and 27.38 per plant, between 33.28 and 37.75 g and between 78.34 and 112.41 kg da-1, respectively. As a result of the research, it was determined that winter sowing time were superior to early spring sowing time in terms of yield and yield components. Winter sowing time can be recommended in similar ecologies where the research is carried out. In addition, Aksu, Hasanbey, Sezgin and Onur cultivars in the study were superior to other cultivars in the year the experiment was conducted in terms of yield and some yield-related characteristics.