Crop: Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa)

Use/Type: Standard

Breeder: Frank Morton Wild Garden Seed

OSSI Pledge Date: 4/17/2014

Release Date: 4/17/2014

Bred for Organic Systems: Yes

Commercial Availability: Yes

Variety Type: Finished Variety

Description

Our first selection from the original South American introductions of the mid-1980s. Sturdy high yielding strain with bright pinkish red seed heads. Selected to withstand some rain at maturity without seed sprouting in the head, an important new trait in quinoa. Farm Original Variety!

Availability from OSSI Seed Company Partners

• Wild Garden Seed
• Quail Seeds
• Nature and Nurture Seeds