Quinoa
Chenopodium quinoa
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru
Kurt Stueber,Roger Culos,Philipp (www.inaturalist.org),Thayne Tuason,Thayne Tuason,Megustanlasframbuesas,Maurice Chédel,Bob Ramsak,Michael Hermann,Mohammed Shahid, International Center for Biosaline Agriculture,Christian Guthier (www.flickr.com),Christian Guthier (www.flickr.com)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Chenopodium
- Species:
- Chenopodium quinoa
- USDA Symbol:
- CHQU
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- green
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.5 (slightly acidic to alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Andean regions with varied soil types
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 3–7 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate quickly in warm soil; no pretreatment required.