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Quinoa 'Faro'

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Faro is a popular variety of Quinoa, which belongs to the Chenopodium genus (Chenopodium quinoa 'Faro'). Faro grows as an Annual and is a Herb. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Faro is known for its Forb habit and growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

Faro Quinoa is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Quinoa 'Faro'

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Keep in mind when planting that Faro is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 10 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.0 and 8.5 as Faro is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Faro from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Faro

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Faro is a tender plant.

Harvesting Faro

Quinoa 'Faro' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Faro exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Faro plant. Herb
Hardiness Is Faro frost hardy? Tender
Mature Height How tall does Faro grow? 1.20 metres / 3.90 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Faro grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 10 pH Range The level of acidity for Faro. 6.0 - 8.5
Water Requirements How much water does Faro require? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Faro need in order to germinate? 10°C / 50°F to 25°C / 77°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Faro in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Faro? 0.6 cm / 0.23 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Faro 15.0 cm / 5.85 inches

How long does Faro take to grow?

These estimates for how long Quinoa 'Faro' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Faro to germinate? 9 days Average 9 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Faro? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Faro is ready for harvest / bloom? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Faro? = days

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How to grow Quinoa 'Faro'

Growing Faro from seed

Transplanting Faro

Harvesting Faro

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How to grow Quinoa 'Faro'

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