Buckwheat Cover Crop Seed
Buckwheat Cover Crop Seed

Buckwheat

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Description

Buckwheat is an ancient foraging crop that has been cultivated for thousands of years. It has become a popular cover crop for its ability to feed pollinators, scavenge nutrients, improve soil structure and smother weeds.  

Plants establish very quickly and can reach two to three feet tall in under a month. Brittle tops break down quickly when tilled, adding organic matter and improving soil tilth. Buckwheat cover crops should be mowed or tilled no later than 50% bloom or 10 days past first bloom to prevent seed set.  

Buckwheat can be planted from March 1 to August 31. However, the plants are frost-sensitive and will be killed when exposed to freezing temperatures. Some growers plant two successive crops to utilize the entire growing season and maximize their benefits.

Untreated, Non-GEO Seed

250g covers approximately 400 sq. ft
1 kg covers approximately 1600 sq. ft

Quick Guide
  • Latin Name: Fagopyrum esculentum
  • Hardiness: Annual cover crop, frost-sensitive
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Germination: 3-7 days
  • Planting Dates: Mar 1 - Aug 31
  • Seeding Rate: 600g-1kg per 1000 sq. ft (28kg-45kg per acre) 
  • Max Planting Depth: 1” - 1.5” or Broadcast and lightly tamp into soil
  • Growth Habit: Mature into 24-36" tall broadleaf crop with multiple shallow white blooms
  • Benefits: Nitrogen and Phosphorus scavenger, minimizes erosion, improves drainage, suppresses weeds
  • Sun Exposure: Part Shade to Full Sun
  • Usual Seed Life: 2-3 years
  • Cover Crop Management: Best mowed or tilled once crop reaches 50% bloom before it goes to seed

Quality Standards

Our cover crop seed comes from high-quality stock and is tested for germination. We've selected the best varieties available to maximize each species' potential.

For Gardeners, Small Farms & Acreages

Great seed is how every successful season starts, and we want each customer to have the best possible advantage. That's why all the seed we offer is grown, inspected, and handled with care to ensure premium quality.