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quinoa

Chenopodium quinoa

Genus: Chenopodium
Family: Amaranthaceae
Common Names: grain of the Incas, petty rice of Peru, quinua

About this plant

C. quinoa is an upright, herbaceous annual to 2m tall with toothed, lanceolate to triangular green leaves that may change to shades of red and purple with age. Dense clusters of small greenish flowers are followed by edible seeds to 2mm in diameter

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years