Harvesting

	The crop is harvested when leaves start drying and shedding.   The plants are harvested at the base by manual labor, using a sickle or by using a combine harvester. After harvest, the plants are carried to a drying area to dry in the sun for a few days. Threshing is done either by beating the plants with sticks or trampled by bullocks or with a thresher.
Chickpea plant ready for harvest
Threshing of Chickpea