Kas Red
Crop: Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa)
Use/Type: Standard
Breeder: Frank Morton Wild Garden Seed
OSSI Pledge Date: 1/1/2020
Release Date: 1/1/2020
Bred for Organic Systems: Yes
Commercial Availability: Yes
Variety Type: Finished Variety
Description
A “red seeded” line derived from ‘Kaslala’ with somewhat larger seed than our original varieties. The red color is a semi-durable pericarp that surrounds a dark seed. More red color is retained if seed is harvested while the panicles are still bright red, just before turning brown.