Quinoa growing conditions, growing environment and region

Quinoa Growing Conditions

The growth cycle of quinoa is 90-220 days. Its growth cycle is related to the sowing time. The earlier the sowing time, the longer the growth period. It generally grows in areas above 1,500 meters above sea level. It is not resistant to high temperatures, and the maximum temperature is no higher than 32 degrees.

Quinoa Growing Climate

Quinoa prefers a warm and humid growing environment. It can be sown when the temperature is between 15-20 degrees, the soil temperature is above 8 degrees, and the soil moisture is at least equivalent to 3/4 of the field water holding capacity to promote seed germination.

Quinoa growing regions

Quinoa is generally distributed in areas above 1,500 meters above sea level. The maximum temperature cannot exceed 32 degrees and the frost-free period is more than 100 days. It was originally distributed in mountainous areas such as Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and other places in the Andes Mountains in South America.

Quinoa has strong adaptability to the environment and has a certain degree of cold resistance, drought resistance and salt resistance. It has a wide growth range and is grown from low altitudes to plateaus at around 4,500 meters above sea level. The most suitable altitude is plateaus or mountainous areas at 3,000-4,000 meters above sea level.

Quinoa Planting Time

Quinoa is generally planted in spring, specifically in mid-May, when the temperature is high and the air humidity is high, which is suitable for plant growth and the survival rate is very high.

Quinoa Planting Tips

After quinoa seedlings emerge, it is necessary to promptly supplement and thin out the seedlings, and pay attention to removing weeds, improving uniformity, and increasing ventilation and light transmittance. When the height of quinoa is above 50 cm, it is necessary to weed 1-2 times. When planting, apply sufficient base fertilizer, and spray phosphorus fertilizer and trace element fertilizer on the leaves in the middle and late stages of growth, which is effective for flowering and fruiting.