Quinoa is a rich indegenous food ,a pseudo seed,it’s a grain like seed. It’s offers several edible parts : Tender young leaves as well as protein rich seeds.
Seeds takes approximately 4-5 days to germinate, the soil should be moist until they are established. Its contains over twice the protein of brown rice ,oats or whole wheat .
It also contains minerals such as manganese, Phosphorus ,copper ,folate ,iron , magnesium and Zinc.
Quinoa is a crop with showy, colorful seed heads and ornamental foliage.
Harvest
Quinoa plants are ready for harvest in 90.120 days, Once the leaves have fallen off only dried seeds heads remain ,the seed heads are ready to be harvested.
Soil and light
Quinoa plants grow well in a bright Sunny location that received several hours of direct light day. it’s grows well in a drained soil that’s high in organic matter ,soil should first be amended with compost manure.
Pest and diseases
Quinoa plants are hardy plants that are susceptible to few pest and diseases. The leaves of quinoa are susceptible to infestation of aphids.
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