You can grow quinoa in containers. Ideally, choose large pots or planters.

Planting Quinoa

1. Loosen the soil and add a layer of compost.
2. Prepare rows, spacing them a foot apart.
3. Along each row, plant 2-3 seeds every 10-12 inches.
4. Cover with a thin layer of soil, no more than 1/4 inch deep.
5. When the seedlings appear, thin to one plant every 10-12 inches.

It is grown in a range of altitudes, climates and soil types. Around 70 countries produced quinoa. The largest producer of quinoa in Australia is located in northern Tasmania. Preliminary cropping trials have been successful in the wheat-belt and in Kununurra under irrigation in Western Australia.

Quinoa is relatively easy to grow at home and the good news is that it will grow in a wide range of climatic conditions. It is related to chard and beetroot and it will produce a quantity per plant, so require far less space than common grains like wheat. Quinoa can be cooked like rice and is high in protein.

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The flavor of quinoa has a slightly nutty taste and a fluffy texture that is somewhat chewy. It also tastes similar to brown rice but has a nuttier earthy flavor.

This is something to note. Deer will eat the quinoa plant.

Most of these main dish recipes pair quinoa with an additional protein, including chicken, turkey, beef, and shrimp. But you’d be fine to leave out the meat or swap in veggie crumbles — or just let the quinoa do the talking on its own.

Rich in fiber, minerals, antioxidants and all nine essential amino acids, quinoa is one of the healthiest and most nutritious foods on the planet. It may improve your blood sugar and cholesterol levels and even aid weight loss.