Abstract
Two field experiments were conducted at Islamic Azad University of Sanandaj in Kurdistan province of Iran, during 2012 growing season. The 25 chickpea varieties from diverse geographic origins were chosen and arranged randomized in augment experiment. Results showed that the sub branch number in autumn sowing was on average two times higher than that of spring sowing. The highest branch number was belonged to Torbat 5 and Esfahan 40 in spring sowing and Kaka in autumn sowing. The day numbers to flowering and podding was decreased in spring sowing. The minimum day to flowering and poddind was observed in Kermanshah 17 and Karaj 41 in spring and autumn sowing, respectively. The plant height was significantly affected by cultivars and sowing date, the chickpea cultivars have a higher plant height in autumn sowing, but the plant height of Flipo 40974, Esfahan 16, Torbat 21 and Jiroft 9 cultivars decreased in autumn sowing.
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