BUCKWHEAT

Buckwheat Increases Bee Populations and Produces Excellent Honey Yields

Suppress weeds and attract beneficial insects with abundant blossoms.

Buckwheat

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is a fast-growing summer annual. Used to attract beneficial insects, it has been known to support large hives and produce exceptional honey yields. Useful as a green manure smother crop, it germinates quickly, shading and cooling the soil. The biomass breaks down rapidly, making nutrients and minerals readily available to the subsequent crop. Its quick decay also improves the condition and moisture-holding capacity of the soil.

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Nitrogen Fixation

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Erosion Control

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Weed Control

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Compacted Soils

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Nutrient Recycling

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Water Infiltration

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Quick Growth

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Quality Forage

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Nematode Control

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Beneficial Insectary

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Species
Lifespan
Root Structure
Carbon Ratio
pH
Seeds Per Pound
Forb
Annual
Fibrous
15:1
5.0 – 7.0
20,000

Planting Instructions:

Drilled
Broadcast
Seeding Rate:
25-30 lbs./acre
35-40 lbs./acre
Planting Depth:
1/2-1 inch
Ideal Soil:
Performs well on low fertility soil but not droughty or excessively wet soil.
Ideal Planting Season:
Summer