If seeding directly into standing stubble, kabuli chickpeas should be seeded no less than 2 inches deep, especially if seeding into a cooler than ideal soil. They should be seeded at least 3 inches deep if you have waited for warmer soil temperatures. Thus, low areas in the field with deep fertile soil and additional soil moisture should not be seeded to chickpea as the crop will probably not mature in these areas. Variable maturity in undulating fields is almost a fact of life. Fortunately the pods do not shatter readily so usually the field can be harvested in a single trip.
Weeds are also a fact of life in chickpea production.
The only herbicides labeled for chickpeas in Montana are Dual, Glyphosate, and Prowl. Dual and Prowl are soil applied herbicides that need to be applied and activated prior to weed emergence. Both herbicides can be applied early preplant and incorporated to ensure herbicide activation prior to weed growth. Glyphosate must be applied preplant or preemergence. Glyphosate can be used with early seed bed preparation to initiate weed seed germination and seedling control prior to crop emergence.