Is quinoa suitable for the Indian climate and where does it grow best?

Quinoa is a cool weather crop that needs day temperatures roughly between 15 and 30 degrees and dislikes high humidity and heat at flowering. In India it has done best as a rabi or winter crop in semi arid areas of Rajasthan, parts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and the hills. It tolerates poor and slightly saline soils and low water, which is why it suits dryland farmers. The problems start when temperatures cross 32 to 35 degrees during grain fill or when there is rain at maturity, both cause poor seed set and sprouting. Treat it as a niche experimental crop first. Grow a small plot of half an acre, confirm a buyer before you scale, and check suitability with your nearest KVK or state agriculture university because there is no government MSP or assured procurement for quinoa.