Buckwheat is known to grow very quickly, completeing it's life cycle relatively soon, making it a favorite "quick fix" among gardeners and farmers. It is known to grow much better in low-fertility soils. Great for suppressing weeds. Seeding Rate: ~2.25 lbs/1000 sq ft or 75-100 lbs/Acre.
Microgreen
SproutingBuckwheat - Cover Crop Seeds
Latin Name: Fagopyrum esculentum
Variety: Buckwheat
Other Names: Black peas
Planting Per Acre: 50 lbs
Plant Type: Annual
Hardiness Zone: 3-10
Uses: Cover Crop
Temp Preference: Warmer
Light Preference: Full Sun
Resistances: None
Benefits: Nitrogen fixer, biomass and forage producer
Planting Depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inches
Seeding Rate: ~2.25 lbs/1000 sq ft or 75-100 lbs/Acre
- 1 lb - Approximately 12,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 60,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 300,000 Seeds
Buckwheat does not do well in hard pack soils. Unlike alfalfa and other cover crops, it is unable to break up the hard-pack. Commonly used as a ground cover after a spring harvest.
Read more about Cover Crops:
- True Leaf Market Blog - Cover Crops the Why, What, When, and How