Quinoa, Botanical Interests Brightest Brilliant Rainbow Seeds Organic

Botanical Name: Chenopodium quinoa

Days to Maturity: 90-120 days

Family: Amaranthaceae

Native: Southern and western South America

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual

Plant Dimensions: 4-7 tall, 18-24 wide

Variety Information: 4-12 flower heads in colors of hot pink, royal burgundy, red, pumpkin orange, light yellow, creamy white, lime green.

Bloom Period: Flowerheads appear in late summer, and last until first hard freeze.

Attributes: Deer Resistant

Quinoa is an ancient, nutritious food native to the mountains of South America. Seeds can be cooked, roasted, or ground into flour. Young leaves are delicious cooked like spinach. This blend has striking colors of hot pink, burgundy, red, orange, yellow, white, and green. Grows best in climates with moderately warm days (lower than 95F) and cool nights. Fairly drought tolerant. Deer resistant. 500 mg (120 seeds)