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Quinoa
Quinoa
Chenopoium quinoa
Direct sow in late April thru mid May when nights are still cool and soil has warmed to 18-24ºC. Sow seeds 0.6 cm deep, 2.5 cm apart for baby greens and thin to one plant every 30 cm for leaf harvest followed by grain harvest. Grow in full sun in rich, well drained soil. Quinoa is not bothered by birds or many insects and is very drought tolerant. Harvest seed heads when the first seeds begin to shed in late summer. Lay plants on a tarp outside or inside if the weather is wet. Allow to ripen for a few days then thresh the seed by shaking the dried seed heads over the tarp. Very easy to grow and very beautiful. Annual
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About Hawthorn Farm
Hawthorn Farm began in 1996 on a kitchen table with a single-page catalogue of organic seeds and a dream.
Today, we offer several hundred organic, open-pollinated vegetable, herb, and flower seed varieties to other farmers and gardeners across Canada.
Many seed companies simply resell imported seed from around the world. On our Canadian farm, we grow, harvest, test, and package seeds using organic practices that enrich soil and protect ecosystems.
Most of our seeds are produced right here, either on our own farm or by our local network of small growers. Varieties unsuited for producing excellent seed in our climate (zone 4 and 5) are carefully sourced from trusted growers in other regions.
Every packet reflects rigorous standards and a deep respect for the land. We wouldn't have it any other way.
Seeds are more than something to sell, they’re a way to connect.
Each summer we open our farm for workshops and tours, sharing the craft of seed saving.
We support schools, nonprofits, and community groups with seeds and knowledge, believing that communities grow stronger by sharing resources.
Good food starts with exceptional seed.
