Taiwanese Quinoa

Mary's Heirloom Seeds Verified independent store

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Chenopodium formosanum Easy to grow plants are similar to lambsquarters, with a unique pink coloration. Very heat tolerant. This ornamental and edible beauty can grow over 6′ tall, producing beautiful long trailing flower heads. Flower heads resemble Love Lies Bleeding amaranth and similarly make great cut flowers. A great all-purpose food plant, both the leaves and seeds are edible, each being very nutritious. This variety has deep magenta/purple leaves which have a taste similar to spinach. The seeds are often cooked and served as a pseudo-cereal high in protein. Contains approx 50 heirloom seeds BACK IN STOCK for 2026 with limited availability Show more