Buckwheat Cover Crop Seed
Certified Organic
F. esculentum
The perfect cover crop to sow after spring plantings are done.
Buckwheat's greatest quality is its ability to out-compete weeds. This quick-growing tender annual also builds organic matter.
For a fall crop, sow in late August/early September. Just make sure your crop does not set seed, as buckwheat can be weedy if allowed to self sow. As long as no seeds form, simply let the buckwheat winter kill, and incorporate in the spring if necessary.
Several successions of buckwheat can be grown during the season. For a summer cover crop, mow or cultivate at flowering to kill the plants.
Buckwheat flowers attract many beneficial pollinators in the summer as well, and can be used in pasture and field mixes.
Garden Pack: 1/2 pound, sows roughly 200 square feet
Homestead Pack: 1 pound, sows roughly 400-500 square feet
Farm Pack: 5 pounds, sows 2,000 square feet
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| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Pound / Organic | $4.39 | Out of Stock | |
| 1 Pound / Organic | $7.39 | In Stock | |
| 5 Pounds / Organic | $16.99 | Out of Stock |
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Broadcast buckwheat evenly onto a well-prepared bed. Incorporate seeds about 1-2 inches deep and water in thoroughly. Buckwheat flowers attract many beneficial insects, but take care that your crop not drop seed; buckwheat can be a nuisance. Late summer planting will winter-kill, but late spring and summer planting should be incorporated when the plants flower.
| Days to Germination | 5-10 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 50 days |
| Planting Depth | ¾ inch |
| Height at Maturity | 18 inches |
| Sun Preference | Full to Partial Sun |