Buckwheat
- Member of the Polygonaceae plant family
Quick-growing, broadleaf summer annual ready to incorporate in 35 to 45 days
Potential for multiple plantings per year: grain crop in 70 to 90 days - Competitive with tough weeds like giant ragweed and Canada thistle
- Residue breaks down rapidly
- Mellows soil, breaks up surface compaction
- Excellent scavenger of P and other nutrients
- Thrives on nutrient-deficient soils
- Sensitive to frost, drought, excessive heat and any carryover herbicides
- Easy to terminate; terminate at first sign of flowering to avoid volunteer weeds
$20.00 – $70.00 / 50lb Bag
Buckwheat
Performance Table
| Species Name | Drilled | Broadcast/Aerial | In Mix | Approx. Seeds/lb | Seeding Date Range | Seeding Depth | Winter Kill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckwheat | 50-100 | 100 | 15-25 | 15,000 | May-Aug | ½ - 1 ½ inches | Yes |
| Peredovik Black Oil Sunflower | 7 | NA | 3-5 | 5,000-7,000 | Apr-Aug | 1 - 3 ½ inches | |
| Tuatara Plantain | |||||||
| Phacelia | 3-5 | 7 | 1-2 | 220,000 | Aug-Sept | ¼ - ½ inch | Yes |
| Antler Forage Chicory |
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