The homeland of this culture is the slopes of the South American Andes mountains around Lake Titicaca.
The most favorable conditions for this plant are mountain slopes, terraces and valleys at an altitude of 3000-4000 m above sea level.
What kind of soil is needed
Quinoa prefers neutral soil, although it is commonly grown in alkaline (pH levels up to 9) and acidic (pH levels up to 4.5) soils.
Sowing quinoa
The seeds germinate very quickly. It is enough to soak them and within 6-8 hours the first roots will appear.
It is best to plant seeds in open ground, without using seedlings, since young shoots require low temperatures for best growth.
It is better to moisten the soil before sowing and mulch after sowing.
Before mass germination, quinoa requires constant moisture.
If necessary, water only the strip between the rows with a watering can.
The first watering is carried out when 2-3 true leaves appear.
How to grow quinoa at home
To ensure maximum germination of quinoa seeds, they must be activated at low temperatures - kept in the freezer for 2-3 days.
Sow quinoa in rows in well-moistened soil to a depth of 1-1.5 cm, trying not to thicken the crops.
As soon as the seedlings appear, they need to be thinned out.
