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Posted by AdamFeatherFeline z8 WA state (My Page) on

Sat, Jun 11, 05 at 6:06

I have been looking into Chenopodium quinoa ( incan goosefoot ) it is supposedly a very balanced grain , its a member of the goosefoot family ( like your common pigweed, looks similar too from what google showed . ) I havent seen seeds forsale to grow this , but Quinoa is avalible at most healthfood stores in my area, in bulk , the seeds ( for food ) I am wondering if these would be viable , also curious , I have pigweed here, or goosefoot not sure , In western washington , it pops up everywhere that I disturb the soil , looks quite similar to this , are all goosefoot seeds edible ? and if I planted the Quinoa would it end up hybredizing with the local goosefoot ? ( I believe what I have here is the ' common ' pigweed . would be interested to know , and if anyone has grown this cereal , and has any information at all about how it might do in the pacific northwest, I would be very interested ! - Adam

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Posted by AlchemyAcres 5A PA (My Page) on
Sun, Jun 12, 05 at 13:32

Hi.
Bountiful gardens and Seeds of change both sell Quinoa seeds.

http://www.bountifulgardens.org
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http://www.seedsofchange.com

A consideration when growing Quinoa in very rainy areas:
It is adapted to conditions of such low moisture that, if rained on, the mature seed can germinate. Harvest quinoa just a little early if it is almost ready and extended rainfall is forecast.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bountiful Gardens Quinoa

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Posted by ariel2006 (My Page) on
Tue, Oct 24, 06 at 9:58

Hi Adam.
I've also been searching for information about quinoa and I've made a little compilation in:

http://quinoa.iuhu.com.ar/

It includes information about quinoa and some preparation instructions and recipes.

Here is a link that might be useful: Quinoa

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