Biobio Quinoa

Little known just a few decades ago, quinoa, the staple grain of the Andes, is now grown in more than 70 countries. This is a beautiful red plumed variety from Chile, early maturing and a heavy yielder of nutty-tasting white seeds. Cook the seeds in place of rice or oatmeal, add them to soups and smoothies, or sprinkle them over desserts -- the limit is your imagination and daring. You can even pick some of the young, nutritious leaves to steam or add to your salads. 90-100 days.