Hello quinoa enthusiasts from White Rock, Enderby, Blind Bay, Cherryville, Oyama, Vernon, Malakwa, Kamloops, Tapen, White Lake, Sicamous, Salmon Arm (our home town:), Mayne Island, and beyond! Did I miss someones town/city?
We met at this years Enderby Seed Swap. Remember you took home a little brown envelope with the Quinoa Project stamped on it?
If you haven't already, get those seeds out and plant your quinoa anywhere you have space. (See below if you need some basic growing instructions).
You each signed up your emails because, i'm guessing you want to contribute to the quinoa growing community and you're interested in sharing your experience of growing and eating quinoa locally, right? AND you also want to take part in the online discussion about quinoa - the first forum dedicated to all things quinoa ! Hope so : ) Jed and I are really looking forward to hearing about what you discover this growing season so we can learn from you - all experiences are valuable lessons.
Got some questions? Have something to share?
Why not post your thoughts on the forum for the growing quinoa community to learn from?
Right here: http://quinoaproject.weebly.com/forum.html
All the best to you, your family and community this spring,
(Happy mothers day to you and to Mother Earth!)
Sarah Lecouffe Axtell and Jedidiah Wiebe
quinoaproject.org/quinoaproject.weebly.com
Here are some quinoa growing instructions from Salt Spring Seeds:
"Plant as early in spring as the ground can be worked.
Grains don't require very fertile soil.
Too much nitrogen may cause plants to fall over (lodge) in wind or rain.
For best yields, sow in rows the first year. In subsequent years, seed may be broadcast.
Plant seeds about an inch (2.5cm) apart and cover lightly.
Harvest when the grain is fully ripe by picking or cutting individual heads.
Alternately, stems can be cut when 50% yellow, tied into sheaves and leaned together in a shock to cure for a week or two.
Thresh by hand rubbing or foot stomping."
We met at this years Enderby Seed Swap. Remember you took home a little brown envelope with the Quinoa Project stamped on it?
If you haven't already, get those seeds out and plant your quinoa anywhere you have space. (See below if you need some basic growing instructions).
You each signed up your emails because, i'm guessing you want to contribute to the quinoa growing community and you're interested in sharing your experience of growing and eating quinoa locally, right? AND you also want to take part in the online discussion about quinoa - the first forum dedicated to all things quinoa ! Hope so : ) Jed and I are really looking forward to hearing about what you discover this growing season so we can learn from you - all experiences are valuable lessons.
Got some questions? Have something to share?
Why not post your thoughts on the forum for the growing quinoa community to learn from?
Right here: http://quinoaproject.weebly.com/forum.html
All the best to you, your family and community this spring,
(Happy mothers day to you and to Mother Earth!)
Sarah Lecouffe Axtell and Jedidiah Wiebe
quinoaproject.org/quinoaproject.weebly.com
Here are some quinoa growing instructions from Salt Spring Seeds:
"Plant as early in spring as the ground can be worked.
Grains don't require very fertile soil.
Too much nitrogen may cause plants to fall over (lodge) in wind or rain.
For best yields, sow in rows the first year. In subsequent years, seed may be broadcast.
Plant seeds about an inch (2.5cm) apart and cover lightly.
Harvest when the grain is fully ripe by picking or cutting individual heads.
Alternately, stems can be cut when 50% yellow, tied into sheaves and leaned together in a shock to cure for a week or two.
Thresh by hand rubbing or foot stomping."