Colorado Black Shelly 25 - Quinoa
This vigorous variety, adapted to short seasons and not very sensitive to cold, has been grown in Colorado for a quarter of a century. It produces large panicles with an abundance of multicolored seeds, though the majority are black.
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in bucket, in the ground, in bunches
Sow in trays, under cover. Transplant into pots when two true leaves are present, then plant out when the plants are 10 to 15 cm tall, after the last frosts. For direct sowing, wait for the soil to warm up, then sow in rows 50 cm apart. Thin on the row by 10 to 30 cm or 50 to 60 cm depending on the cultivation method. It is advisable to refrigerate the seeds for a few days to lift dormancy.
March, April, May
April, May, June
July, August, September, October
in the ground
sunny
low
humus
drained, furniture
Chenopodium quinoa
mid-season
3 grams
Mixed Colours
From 100 to 150 cm
serrated
United States
1975
This variety has been grown in Colorado's San Luis Valley for a quarter of a century.