
We grow quinoa
We first became interested in growing quinoa on our farm because of our strong interest in local food and our connection to Peru - Alexandra is originally from Lima, Peru where Ryan and Alexandra met in 2004. We initially tried growing quinoa on our farm in 2009, but only harvested our first crop in 2014. For the last several years, we have grown 20 acres of a "nutty brown" quinoa. When cooked, our quinoa has an "al dente" texture, nutty flavour, and darker colour much like brown rice. Its texture and flavour distinguish it from the common white and red varieties.
Organic practices
From 2014 - 2017, we transitioned 1/4 of our farm to certified organic, and we harvested our first organic quinoa in the fall of 2018 (our 2017 was very poor). Our currently available quinoa is certified organic. We have used green manures, organic amendments, and our pigs to improve soil health.
Ongoing experimentation
We continue to experiment with other varieties, including white, red and black quinoa varieties. Some varieties of quinoa seem to be well suited to our parkland region and local climate, where we have a shorter, cooler growing season than other parts of Manitoba.

This summer, we have been profiling this flavourful, tan variety of quinoa that we grew last year

This is what quinoa looks like at 1-month of age (~July 1, 2015)

We grew red quinoa in 2015 year. It is gorgeous and and florescent. Unfortunately we didn't harvest any seed.

This summer, we have been profiling this flavourful, tan variety of quinoa that we grew last year
Manitoba quinoa
Want to buy some quinoa?
We are currently sold out, and waiting on our 2021 crop.
Typically we sell our "nutty brown" quinoa at several retail locations in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. You can find a list of these retail stores here.
You can also email us to order and arrange delivery options for 25 lb and 50 lbs bags.
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