Plants of Distinction
Chenopodium Cherry Vanilla Flower Seeds
With long draping pink and cream flower clusters this delightful Quinoa not only makes an eye-catching backdrop in the flower garden but it is a useful cut flower too.
With long draping pink and cream flower clusters this delightful Quinoa not only makes an eye-catching backdrop in the flower garden but it is a useful cut flower too. The bright baby leaves are mild and delicious in salads and at the end of the season the seeds can be harvested and enjoyed as a cooked grain. 4-6’. HHA.
| SKU | WN-6702 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Plants of Distinction |
| Colour | Pink |
| Seeds/packet | 50 |
| Plant Height | 100-125 cm |
| Scientific name | Chenopodium |
| Common name | Quinoa |
| Germination (days) | 5-15 |
| Surface Sow | Yes |
| Type | Hardy Annual |
| Cultivation Advice | Direct sow the seeds in the spring after the last frosts are passed. Sow ¼ ” deep, spacing seeds 10” apart between plants if growing for cut flowers, or a little closer if growing for baby leaves. Seeds should germinate within 2 weeks. A well drained, loamy soil is ideal with a little added well-rotted compost or manure. Keep well weeded. Quinoa is drought tolerant and undemanding. Perfect for the back of the border and a useful cut flower too. |
| Care | Easy |
| Bloom Time | Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Good cut flower | Yes |
| Good to dry | Yes |
| Language on package | English |
| Storage | Keep your seeds in a cool, dry and dark place. |
| Brand | Plants of Distinction |