Quinoas from Inter Andean Valleys
In the Andean valleys, quinoa can be grown in the more fertile soils and warmer climate. However, this is determined by the moisture level, which affects production by increasing sensitivity to parasitic attacks. So quinoa is generally produced on small and medium plots, mostly for home consumption.
Plants are tall and branched, with large leaves, producing large to small grains of different colours, and have a long vegetative period. The green leaves are used as a leafy vegetable. Plants are susceptible to mildew and can have high or low