Quinoa
Chenopodium quinoa
Quinoa is a cool-season grain crop that thrives in full sun with well-draining, fertile soil and moderate, consistent watering through its growth cycle. It is surprisingly adaptable to poor soils and tolerates light frost, making it a rewarding crop for temperate home gardens. Harvest seed heads when the plant begins to dry and the seeds rub off easily, then rinse thoroughly before eating to remove bitter saponins.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply To Keep Soil Evenly Moist, Reducing Frequency As Seeds Mature And The Plant Begins To Dry Down
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 10, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.