quinoa
Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:55 am
I have been growing quinoa in my garden. But I have no idea how and when to harvest. Than you for sharing experiences.
I had never heard of this plant before so looked it up on the internet - I found the following: Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) - Another easily grown S. American annual with edible seeds. The seeds look a bit like millet and can be used in all the ways rice is used in sweet or savoury dishes. The seed is coated with a bitter substance (saponins) which prevents it being eaten by birds. These saponins can be easily removed by soaking the seed overnight and then rinsing thoroughly. The young leaves make a tasty spinach. Sow April in situ.
Dont know if this helps any, but I would hazard a guess that you wait until it drys and shake the seed onto a sheet.
