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Quinoa

Sown Oct–Nov · 90–120 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for quinoa.

Its window is Oct–Nov. That opens in October, 1 month from now.

What can go in this month, from the same cereal group — soonest to crop first

At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Rabi
Sowing Oct–Nov
Duration 90–120
Spacing 45 × 15 cm
Soil pH 6.0–8.5
Water 300–450 mm
Temperature 15–25 °C
Seed rate 5–8 kg
Yield 1.5–2.5 t
Watch for Downy mildew, leaf miner

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

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