Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) seeds
- Quinoa is an old staple food of the Incas. The kernels contain many proteins. This variety is well suitable for cultivation in Central Europe.
- Contents: Approx. 500 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.39
Product number: CHE03 GTIN: 4250601201733
Description
Quinoa is an old staple food of the Incas that has already been planted for over 5000 years.
Boiled, the grains are very mild and tasty. They contain an extraordinarily high part of essential amino acids and are ideal for a vegetarian or vegan diet. Furthermore, quinoa is rich in protein - 100g contains 13.8 grams. The leaves can be prepared like spinach.
Quinoa is a pseudocereal and, as a member of the Amaranthaceae, it's related to spinach.
Boiled, the grains are very mild and tasty. They contain an extraordinarily high part of essential amino acids and are ideal for a vegetarian or vegan diet. Furthermore, quinoa is rich in protein - 100g contains 13.8 grams. The leaves can be prepared like spinach.
Quinoa is a pseudocereal and, as a member of the Amaranthaceae, it's related to spinach.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Amaranthaceae |
| Eventual height | 30-150 cm |
| Flower colour | Green |
| Flowering months | August, July, September |
| Main harvest | August, October, September |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 40 cm |
Sowing and care
Annual plant. Pre-culture from January to March indoors. Outdoor sowing in April. Sow broadcast or in rows with a spacing of 30-50cm. Loves sunny locations and is very undemanding.
Other names
Botanical name: Chenopodium quinoa, C. canihua
German: Andenhirse, Reismelde
Spanish: Quinoa, Quinua
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