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Fagopyrum esculentum
A fantastic quick summer green manure crop that establishes rapidly, effectively choking out weeds while also providing beautiful white flowers that attract bees in just 4 to 5 weeks. The tender stems and young leaves can even be added to salads, offering a nutritional boost to your meals. With a deep root system, buckwheat taps into subsurface minerals, enhancing the soil for future crops.
Size: Mature plants typically reach heights of 12 to 24 in. and can spread significantly if left to flower.
Yield: Excellent ground cover for approximately 500 sq. ft. per 500 g, providing substantial biomass when turned under.
How to use: Ideal as a cover crop or green manure; sow in late May or June and incorporate into the soil once flowering starts.
Planting tips: Sow seeds in well-prepared soil at a depth of 1 in., ensuring even spacing for optimal growth. 300 to 400 g per 100 sq. ft. is recommended for effective coverage.
Harvest tips: Cut down the plants when flowers are in full bloom or as desired for cover cropping. The crop can be incorporated into the soil to enrich it, improving soil structure and fertility.
Pelleted seed.
