Prepare the planting bed by lightly tilling the top 2 inches of soil. Incorporate a 2-inch layer of sand into the soil and a starter fertilizer, at the rate suggested on the label for the size of your garden.
Firm the seedbed by walking over it several times and then use the rake to remove your footprints.
Place the garbanzo bean seeds on the surface of the soil, 1 foot apart, and cover them with 1 inch of sand.
Moisten the garbanzo bed to a depth of 6 inches and then don't water again unless it doesn't rain for two weeks.
Harvest the garbanzo beans when they are still green or allow them to dry on the plant for dry beans.