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Hudson Valley Seed Co.

Buckwheat Cover Crop Seed

F. esculentum

Certified Organic

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

This seed product is not included in our free shipping offer.

Unit Price Quantity Availability
1 Pound $7.49 Out of Stock
1/2 Pound $4.49 Out of Stock
5 Pounds $17.29 Out of Stock

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Growing instructions
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.
Product Details
Days to Maturity 50 days
Days to Germination 5-10 days
Height at Maturiry 18 inches
Sun Conditions Full to Partial Sun
Planting Depth _ inch
Row Spacing 6 inches
Plant Spacing 3 inches

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