Do any of you know anyone who has ever tried growing quinoa (pronounced keen'-wah)? It happens to be one of my favorite new foods - a tasty, nutty-flavored grain with more protein than any other, which you cook just like rice, only in less time - but it never occurred to me to try growing it until I came across this packet of seeds the other day. Just look at those colors!
From what I could discover on-line, it's not all that difficult to harvest, thresh (beat it around in a bucket) and winnow it by hand, but I'm not sure about climate and space requirements. One of the articles I read said it wouldn't like our heat, but the packet says that in warmer climates, you can plant it in late summer or early fall for a late fall or winter bloom. I guess the real problem is space. How many square feet would I have to plant, to get one little bowl of that fabulous quinoa salad like they serve over at Linda's Fine Foods - the one that's chock full of things like pistachios, dried cherries, feta cheese and apricots, all tossed together in a yummy vinaigrette dressing. If I only get about a tablespoon of grain from each plant, it would hardly be worth the space. Still... just look at those colors!
COLOR-MAD MONDAY: QUINOA QUESTIONS
Reviewed by juragan asem
Published :
Rating : 4.5
Published :
Rating : 4.5
