Buckwheat Seeds
SKU: AM016034
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Overview
Buckwheat provides quick soil cover and weed suppression for short-season cover. Abundant blooms attract beneficial insects and pollinators. Buckwheat thrives in nutrient-poor soils. A dense, fibrous root system loosens topsoil and prevents erosion. Buckwheat is easy to kill, making it an ideal cover crop and green manure for home gardens. (Fagopyrum esculentem)
key features
Botanical Name
Fagopyrum esculentum
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Groundcover, Easy To Grow, Naturalizes, Soil Enhancing
Growing Zones
Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Life Cycle
Annual
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
Mature Height
24-48" tall
Seed Coverage
1/4 lb covers 180 sq ft1 lb covers 725 sq ft5 lb covers 3,630 sq ft10 lb covers 7,260 sq ft25 lb covers 18,150 sq ft50 lb covers 36,300 sq ft 60 lb covers 1 acre (43,560 sq ft)
Bloom Time
Early summer