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Johnnys Selected Seeds Buckwheat (Common)

Buckwheat (Common) is a Fast summer green manure. Buckwheat is widely grown as a grain crop, bee pasture, soil improving cover crop and as wildlife cover. It is a warm season grain which grows rapidly during the summer and several crops per year may be had with proper management. This rapid and dense growth chokes out weeds and is used in crop-free fields in rotation with vegetables. Buckwheat is often grown to attract beneficial insects and as pasture for honey bees. Sow in late May through July and till in about a month later, when flowering has begun.

Crop & Plant Type: Buckwheat

Certifications & Compliance: Organic Certified, USDA Organic

Labeling Claims: Organic

Features: Approved For Organic Farming, Enhanced Crop Yield & Quality

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    Growing Information
    CULTURE:
    Sow the seeds at the time, rate, and depth specified in the product description.

    FOR GREEN MANURE:
    Till in at any growth stage.

    FOR ORNAMENTAL USE OR GRAIN HARVEST:
    Cut the plants near the base when most of the green color has turned brown and the seeds are hardening (no longer milky).

    SEED SPECS:
    Planting rates are listed in our cover crops comparison chart.
    Quick Facts

    Latin Name  - Fagopyrum esculentum

    Days To Maturity - 35-42 bloom, 70-84 grain production

    Life Cycle - Annual

    Hybrid Status - Open Pollinated

    Product Features - OG