Buckwheat

Use as weed control, to attract beneficial insects, for forage or hay, to loosens heavy soils or as green manure. Because buckwheat grows so quickly it is a great crop to plant at the end of summer and mow down at end of growing season, leaving in place till spring for green manure and weed suppression. Sow at a rate of 1-3 lbs per 1000 sq. ft.

This item ships at the proper planting time for your region in both spring and fall.
If the current shipping season is closed, your order will ship at the proper time in the next season.

Height: 8-36"-plant will grow vegetatively and flower until it is cut,or frost Spacing: 1 lb per 500 sq feet Depth: 1-2" no deeper Spread: 12" Sun/Shade: Sun Germination: 5-10 days Days To Maturity: 30-40 days,100 days to seed crop Yield: typical yields are 1200-1600 lbs/acre Fruit: seed heads, harvest when the majority of seed is dry and plants have lost most of their leaves

Comments: Annual Warm season cover crop. Non-legume does not fix nitrogen but is one of the best hot weather cover crops because of its ability to produce organic matter and smother summer weeds {Canada,Thistle,Quackgrass,Nutgrass,etc} quickley. Also accumulates insoluble phosphorus and, when turned under,release it to the soil in plant-available form. Planted early,it is an excellent trap crop for thrips during bloom of fruits and vines. Also attracts beneficial insects.Grows to maturity in 30-45 days, so 2 to 4 plantings can be sown in one summer. Mature height varies with soil quality,form 8" to 3". Grows on almost any soil with assistance,but absolutey requires warmth. Seed at 3lb/1000 sq ft or 60-80 il /acre. {No inoculant needed}Good for forage or hay,good weed competition,adds signifcant organic matter,quick growing. attracts beneficial insects,mid height,somewhat drought tolorant once established,tolerated and loosens heavy soils,easily established Shipping: View Shipping Schedule Buckwheat Ships In Both Spring And Fall

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Use as weed control, to attract beneficial insects, for forage or hay, to loosens heavy soils or as green manure. Because buckwheat grows so quickly it is a great crop to plant at the end of summer and mow down at end of growing season, leaving in place till spring for green manure and weed suppression. Sow at a rate of 1-3 lbs per 1000 sq. ft.

This item ships at the proper planting time for your region in both spring and fall.
If the current shipping season is closed, your order will ship at the proper time in the next season.