Description: Quinoa White Seeds, 200 Seeds, Chenopodium quinoa, Grain For Flour, Used for Sprouts, Gluten Free, also A Bird SeedEasy to Grow. Beautiful Plant even as an ornamental, multiple uses. May be container grown. Try something new, which is actually very old.One seed turns into thousands in one growing season. How many seeds do you need of a single plant? We sell a few hoping you'll grow a plant or 7 and end up with thousands, then be a seed saver, and pass them around.Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is an ancient South American plant that has been cultivated in the Andes Mountains for 3,000 to 5,000 years. Dating back to at least the Incan civilization, they knew is as chisaya mama or "mother of all grains." Many varieties have been selectively bred over the centuries to withstand the harsh growing climates of the region which includes high altitude, freezing temperatures, intense sunlight and poor soils.Quinoa Leaves - Nutritious and healthy as greens.Although it is grown and used primarily as a grain, it is not in the grass family, and therefore not a true grain. As a member of the Goosefoot family, quinoa is actually more closely related to beets, orach and spinach.With an increase in awareness about gluten allergies or sensitivities and diseases such as celiac disease, interest in quinoa is on the rise since it is gluten free.In addition to eating quinoa seeds, young leaves are quite nutritious and can be harvested and eaten either raw or as a cooked green.Season & ZoneSeason: Warm seasonExposure: Full sunZone: 4 and upTimingDirect sow in late April to the end of May, while night temperatures are still cool. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 18-24°C (65-75°F). Seeds should germinate in 4-10 days.StartingSow 5mm (¼") deep, 10 seeds per 30cm (12"), and thin to 25-35cm (10-14") between plants. If growing for baby leaf production, plants can be spaced closer together.GrowingIdeal pH: 6.0-7.5. Use a well-drained, loamy soil with added orgnaic matter. Keep weeded, but otherwise quinoa is drought tolerant and undemanding. It's a great plant for xeriscaping, and looks good at the back of a floral border.HarvestHarvest any time after seeds have changed from green to their calico colours, even after light frost.Seed InfoIn optimal conditions at least 70% of seeds should germinate. Usual seed life: 3 years. Per 100' row: 160 seeds, per acre: 42M seeds. Diseases & PestsWatch for slug/snail damage to young seedlings. Keep the area free from debris where these pests like to nest.Used as a grain, the flavor of quinoa seeds can range from bland to nutty and delicious. Lightly roasting before cooking enhances the flavor. According to the USDA's Nutrition Database, quinoa contains a nearly perfect protein for human consumption. It actually is a good substitute for meat as a source for dietary protein and contains essential amino acids like lysine. It is also a good source of calcium, phosphorus, and iron.Quinoa seeds naturally have a powdery coating called saponin which is bitter and must be rinsed off prior to use. Most quinoa that you purchase at the store that is intended for consumption has already been processed but some residue, may still be present. taking the extra step to rinse prior to cooking is not that big of a deal and can mean the difference between a meal you will enjoy and one that your family or friends won't like.To rinse, simply place your measured amount into a fine mesh strainer and run warm to hot water through them. The heat helps dissolve the saponins. You will see foamy, milky water coming off of the seeds. Continue until the water is clear. Your quinoa is now ready for your recipe.
Price: 7.95 USD
Location: Republic, Ohio
End Time: 2024-11-02T20:11:45.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Ravenwood Farm
Type: Grain
Life Cycle: Annual
Common Name: Quinoa
Genus: Chenopodium quinoa
Features: Edible, Fast Growing
