Before planting the mix up of 12+ quinoa varieties by wheel hoeing the area behind Jedidiah. The far right corner is sloping downwards and is more sandy. Last year the plants were smaller in height, yield was okay. Closer to the two cedar trees is more rich moist soil. Will the shade cast by the trees stunt growth?
UPDATE: Sept 20th 2014, quinoa planted in semi shade did grreat! Compared to the sandy dry and sunny spot (quinoa: 2ft, not much yeild), the shady area with richer soil produced taller (4-6ft, good yield!) did well.