Quinoa

Chenopodium quinoa

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Approximately 90 days from planting to harvest

About Quinoa

Andean "pseudo-grain" with spectacular seed heads and complete protein. Cool-season crop that tolerates drought, frost, and poor soil. Harvest seed heads before first hard frost.

Growing Details

Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Sowing Method: Direct sow
Spread: 40 cm
Row Spacing: 30 cm
Height: 150 cm
Days to Harvest: 90 days
Square Foot Gardening: 2 per sq. ft.

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