50 Organic CHERRY VANILLA QUINOA Chenopodium Pink Flower White Grain Vegetable Seeds

Description of Cherry Vanilla Quinoa – Certified Organic:

Name: Cherry Vanilla Quinoa
Scientific Name: Chenopodium Quinoa ‘Cherry Vanilla’
Color: Cream and pink flowers and seed heads, white seeds
Plant Seeds: In spring when soil warms to 60°F or more
Bloom Time: Summer
Harvest: 100 days
Hardiness Zone: Annual
Plant Height: 24 – 48 inches
Plant Spacing: 18 – 24 inches
Light Requirements: Sun
Soil and Water Preferences: Average
Quantity: 50 organic seeds

Product Features:
– Cherry Vanilla Quinoa is an edible superfood and an ornamental plant.
– The juvenile leaves can be harvested for their salty spinach-like flavor, providing iron that surpasses the amount found in spinach.
– The plant features large, showy flower heads that transition into beautiful seed heads with a mix of deep to bright pinks and cream hues.
– The seeds offer a mild nutty flavor and can be cooked similarly to rice or ground into flour, making them versatile for various culinary uses.
– Quinoa is highly regarded for its nutritional benefits, including high protein content, rich fiber, essential vitamins and minerals, and amino acids. It is a gluten-free and complete protein source, ideal for vegans and vegetarians.
– The plant exhibits strong adaptability, tolerating conditions like drought, frost, and coastal environments.
– Cherry Vanilla Quinoa is originally native to the Andes Mountain region of South America, where it has been cultivated as a staple food for over 5,000 years and has gained significant popularity worldwide.