{"id":8206,"date":"2021-01-22T09:30:54","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T09:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=8206"},"modified":"2021-02-11T10:43:22","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T10:43:22","slug":"how-to-harvest-quinoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-harvest-quinoa\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Harvest Quinoa: A Simple Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Quinoa is a superfood that most homesteaders can grow for themselves. It won\u2019t produce huge amounts of quinoa unless you have a good amount of area to dedicate to growing it<\/a>. But, since quinoa isn\u2019t the main dish most of the time, a small plot will be useful for those who are looking for the healthiest quinoa they can get from the land. Read on to learn more on how to harvest quinoa.<\/p>\n

Growing Quinoa To Maturity<\/h2>\n

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Growing quinoa isn\u2019t complicated. It is a hardy plant that likes temperatures above freezing and below 90 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes it great for a Spring planting that\u2019s ready to harvest in Autumn.<\/p>\n

But, how do you know when quinoa is mature enough to harvest the seeds? Simply looking at the plant will give you a good idea of how close it is to maturity. The leaves will turn yellow and red and start to fall off. The seeds themselves will become so hard that squeezing them between your fingernails won\u2019t leave a dent.<\/p>\n

When you reach that state, your quinoa is ready to be picked. This is typically right after the first frost of the season. But, if you are in for some wet weather that could harm the crop yield, you can harvest early and dry indoors away from the weather.<\/p>\n

Now, how do you harvest and process quinoa?<\/p>\n

How To Harvest Quinoa By Hand<\/h2>\n
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mFHSHIdIgGs<\/a>