Quinoa Cultivation Guide

Quinoa is a member of the genus Bathua.
Whose
botanical name is Chenopodium Quinoa. Quinoa
is mainly cultivated as a grain crop. Quinoa was
first produced in South America. In rural areas of
India, it is also known by names like Quinoa, Kinwa,
and Kineva. Its seeds are of very small size. Which
are used in many ways in food. Eating this also
provides benefits for diseases like heart attack,
anemia, cancer and mother-in-law.
Explain that due to the pronunciation of the word in rural areas, it is also known as
Quinwa, Keneva, etc. Quinoa is mainly cultivated in South American countries
including Australia, England, Canada, Bolivia, Peru, China etc. Its plants are green, red,
or purple in color. Its seeds are white, red, and pinkish-green. In this, calcium,
magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, etc. are found in abundance in proteins,
carbohydrates, fats, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.
How to do advanced farming of Quinoa

Quinoa is mainly cultivated as a grain crop. Quinoa was first produced in South
America. In rural areas of India, it is also known by names like Quinoa, Kinwa, and
Kineva. Its seeds are of very small size. Which are used in many ways in food. Eating
this also gives benefits for diseases like heart attack, anemia, cancer, and mother-in-
law.
Many types of nutrients are found inside Quinva, which are very useful for the human
body. Its fully-grown plants are 4 to 6 feet in height. On top of which quinoa seeds are
planted. Its plants come under the category of Bathua species.
The climate of India is considered suitable for the cultivation of Quinoa. Normal
temperature is suitable for its cultivation. Its plants do not need much irrigation.
Because its plants are tolerant to drought. For its cultivation, proper drainage and
normal P.H. land is suitable. Farmer brothers can do its cultivation in India along with
Rabi crops. Farmer brothers get more profit from its crop with less expenditure.
Health Benefits of
Quinoa
Following are the health benefits of quinoa.
Quinoa is incredibly nutritious and healthy.
Quinoa is a good source of protein.
Quinoa is absolutely loaded with antioxidants.
Quinoa has a low glycemic index (GI) and is
excellent for people with diabetes.
Quinoa has a very high fiber content compared
to other grains.
Quinoa is a good source of minerals such as
magnesium.
Quinoa is good for metabolic health.

Quinoa helps in weight management.
Suitable Soil
No special kind of soil is required for the cultivation of Quinoa. It can be cultivated in all
types of barren, plain, and stony land as well as in good fertile, black, loamy friable
land. But there should be good drainage facilities in the land for its cultivation. Land
with excessive water logging is not suitable for its cultivation. It can be cultivated in
both alkaline and acidic soil. But normal pH The yield is good from the land.
Suitable Soil
No special kind of soil is required for the cultivation of Quinoa. It can be cultivated in all
types of barren, plain, and stony land as well as in good fertile, black, loamy friable
land. But there should be good drainage facilities in the land for its cultivation. Land
with excessive water logging is not suitable for its cultivation. It can be cultivated in
both alkaline and acidic soil. But normal pH The yield is good from the land.
Climate & Temperature

The climate of India has been considered suitable for the cultivation of Quinoa. In
India, it is cultivated along with Rabi as well as Kharif crops. The winter season is
suitable for its cultivation. The frost in winter does not harm its yield. Apart from winter,
it can also be cultivated in summer and rainy seasons. Its plants do not need much
rain.
Quinoa seeds require a temperature of around 20 degrees to germinate in the
beginning. After the seeds germinate, their plants can tolerate a minimum 0 and
maximum temperature above 35 degrees. Its plants need high temperatures during
the day and low temperatures (cold) at night for their growth.
Field Preparation
At the beginning of the cultivation of quinoa, leave the field open for a few days by
deep plowing with soil-turning ploughs. After that as organic manure in the field
Earthworm manure/vermicompost - provides a dressing element for the plant,
Neem cake - kills insects present in the soil
Gypsum powder - helps keep the ground loose, and
Trichoderma Fungicide Powder - Which is useful in killing harmful fungi present
in the soil. Spread all these manure and fertilizers in the field. After that, do two
to three plowing with the help of a cultivator and mix the manure well in the soil.
After mixing the manure in the soil, plow the field by running water in the field. After
ploughing, when the upper surface of the land appears slightly dry, then make the soil
is loose by plowing the field well. And make the soil flat by planting a plank in the field.
So that there is no need to face problems like water logging in the field.
Seed quantity and treatment

The size of quinoa seeds is very small like

mustard. That's why 5 to 6 kg of its seeds are
sufficient for planting in one acre. Before
planting its seeds, they should be treated in
cow urine and Trichoderma solution. So that
you don't have to face any kind of problems
during germination. Apart from this, certified
seeds can also be grown by farmer brothers in
the fields.
Sowing Time
Transplanting of quinoa seeds is done through drill just like a mustard crop. During
the planting of its seeds through the drill, they are sown in rows. There should be a
distance of about one foot between these lines. At the time of planting in rows,
there should be a distance of around 15 cm between the seeds. While some farmer
brothers also do its cultivation through spraying methods. More seeds are required
for transplanting by the sprinkling method. And when the plants sprout, it does not
take much effort to prune them.
Transplanting of Quinoa seeds can be done at any time in India. But for better
production, it is cultivated from October to February and March. Apart from this, it
can be easily grown from June to August even in the rainy season.
Plant Irrigation
Quinoa plants do not require much irrigation. Its

plants are tolerant to drought. Its plants get ready
after ripening in three to four irrigations. The first
irrigation of its plants should be done immediately
after sowing the seeds. After that, the rest of the
irrigation should be done at the time of plant growth
and seed formation.
weed control
In quinoa cultivation, weed control should be done in
a natural way. For this, about 20 days after planting
its seeds, light hoeing of the plants should be done. In
its cultivation, two weeding of plants is sufficient for
weed control. The second weeding of its plants
should be done about 15 to 20 days after the first
weeding.
Plant diseases and their prevention

The leaves of Quinoa plants are bitter in taste. For this
reason, no insect disease of any kind has been seen
in its plants so far. But due to water logging, there is a
possibility of diseases like wilting and root rot in the
plants. Which can be prevented through proper
drainage.
Harvesting & Planting

Quinoa plants are ready for harvesting about 100-110 days after seed transplanting.
Whose harvesting is done like a mustard crop During the harvesting of its plants, its
seeded part is cut and separated. After drying in the sun for a few days, it is extracted
like mustard through a thresher. After removing its seeds, they can be sold in the
market after drying them again in the sun. or can be stored.
Yield & Profit
Quinoa cultivation yields around 12-15 quintals per acre. The farmer's brother has to
bear very less expenses to grow it. The wholesale price of Quinoa seeds is found in
the market around Rs.40 to 60 per kg. According to this farmer brothers can easily
earn from one acre to one and a half lakh at a time.
Total Cost Per Acre

Total
Particulars Work
Expenses
Ground Preparation Ploughing, levelling, etc. 2000
Organic Fertilizer (Vermi-compost, Neem Khal,

Fertilizer 5,000
Trichoderma, Vermiwash)
Seed 5 kg @ Rs 1000 per kg 5,000
other tasks Sowing, Harvesting, Threshing and Drying 5,000
Total Expenses (100 days) 17,000/-
Net Income Per Acre
buy-back price
production details weight (kg) total price
per kg
Quinoa seed (per acre) 15 quintals Rupee. 50/- Rs. 75,000/-
Total expenses (per acre) Rs. 17,000/-
Net Income / Profit (100 days) Rs. 58,000/-
For more information contact-

eKisanZone, A venture of Click-N-Grow Agroventures
Pvt. Ltd. C/17-18, Dakshata Nagar Complex,
Sindhi Camp, Akola, Maharashtra- 444001
9284133732, 9325452838, 7028301210
[email protected]
www.ekisanzone.com

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Quinoa is a member of the genus Bathua.

How to do advanced farming of Quinoa

Quinoa helps in weight management.

Climate & Temperature

The size of quinoa seeds is very small like

Quinoa plants do not require much irrigation. Its

Plant diseases and their prevention

Harvesting & Planting

Total Cost Per Acre

Ground Preparation Ploughing, levelling, etc. 2000

Organic Fertilizer (Vermi-compost, Neem Khal,

Seed 5 kg @ Rs 1000 per kg 5,000

other tasks Sowing, Harvesting, Threshing and Drying 5,000

Total Expenses (100 days) 17,000/-

Net Income Per Acre

Quinoa seed (per acre) 15 quintals Rupee. 50/- Rs. 75,000/-

Total expenses (per acre) Rs. 17,000/-

Net Income / Profit (100 days) Rs. 58,000/-

For more information contact-

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