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Johnnys Selected Seeds Buckwheat

Buckwheat is a Fast summer green manure. Sow in late May through July and till in about a month later, when flowering has begun. For grain harvest, sow 3 months before fall frost. Harvest after killing frost. Select organic or conventional seeds. Avg. 15,600 seeds/lb.

Crop & Plant Type: Buckwheat

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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