Buckwheat Organic

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CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Fagopyrum esculentum. Buckwheat is one of the fastest growing cover crops. It germinates within 3-5 days and grows so quickly it can reach 1m (3') tall in only three weeks. When its white flowers bloom, they attract pollinating insects and beneficial hover flies. This cover crop grows densely enough that it can be used to smother out competing weeds. Cut and till under within 7-10 days of blooming to avoid re-seeding. A succulent, brittle plant, it can break down completely into the soil in a matter of days. Digging in remains will provide ample organic matter to stimulate the soil biology. When breaking ground for a new garden, grow two consecutive crops to quickly improve tilth and build biomass. Buckwheat is a tender annual and will readily winter-kill. 500g covers approximately 74m2 (800 ft≤).

Matures in 25 days.

Quick Facts:

Quick germination and fast growing
Attracts pollinating and benefial insects
Breaks down quickly to build soil
Tender annual that will winter-kill

Size: 75g

Difficulty
Easy

Exposure: Full-sun to partial shade

Timing
Sow from 2-4 weeks after the last frost date through the end of August. Frost will kill this half-hardy annual.

Starting
Sow seeds 2-4cm (1-1½") deep.

Days to Maturity
From transplant date.

Growing
Within ten days of blooming (or at any time before), buckwheat can be cut and turned under to improve soil tilth and add organic matter. The plants can be worked into the soil easily with a garden fork. The succulent plant matter decomposes quickly. Wait two weeks to plant the following crop.

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