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Quinoa

Chenopodium quinoa, Amaranthaceae

Zones
3a–10b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowModerate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Turnip Cover CropBrassica rapa subsp. rapa
Nutrient Accumulation
Bush BeanPhaseolus vulgaris Bush
Nitrogen Fixation
PotatoSolanum tuberosum
Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation
Rocoto PepperCapsicum pubescens
Wind ProtectionPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Bok ChoyBrassica rapa var. chinensis

Quinoa sensitive to brassica allelopathic compounds in soil

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

SeedsLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does Quinoa grow in?

Quinoa grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 10b.

What are good companion plants for Quinoa?

Good companions for Quinoa include Turnip Cover Crop, Bush Bean, Potato, Rocoto Pepper.

Design guilds with Quinoa and see companion relationships visually.

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