Different types of pulse crops include peas, lentils, chickpeas, dry beans and other legumes harvested for their dry seeds. The specific stages of pulse crop growth will depend, then, on the pulse variety. In general, pulse crops progress from seedling to primary branching or leaf growth stages to flowering, seed filling and maturity. Below is a table showing the typical vegetative states for pea, lentil, and chickpea crops.
Note that pulses are characterized by a long vegetative period as well as being photo and thermosensitive. The amount of growth during each crop stage is determined by the planting environment and levels of available nutrients among other factors. Knowing which stage of growth your pulse crops are in is essential for weed control and the health of the plants.