Pinon nuts, millet, and quinoa
Carol A. Miles (milesc@wsu.edu)
Tue, 2 Jan 1996 15:28:19 -0800
I am seeking information on production of pinon nuts, millet, and quinoa
and am hoping someone on the list may have information or can point me in
the right direction. I would like to know if any of these 3 crops will
grow in Southeastern Washington where the annual rainfall is 15"/300mm, and
the growing season is typically hot (90-100oF/35-38oC) and dry (little or
no rainfall). Production would be non-irrigated. I am seeking information
on suitable varieties, seeding rates, cultural practices, harvesting, and
marketing.
The grower who wants this information is looking for alternative crops to
rotate with wheat and would welcome any other suggestions (he is also
considering grain amaranth and chickpeas). Thanks in advance for any
information you can provide.
Carol A. Miles, Ph.D.
Washington State University
Extension Agricultural Systems
360 NW North Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
PHONE 360-740-1295 FAX 360-740-2792
milesc@wsu.edu