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Buckwheat- Green manure [Fagopyrum esculentum]

Name: Buckwheat- Green manure [Fagopyrum esculentum]
Brand: Benjis seeds
Price: 2.50 EUR
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Seeds

3800 Seeds (sufficient for 10 m²)

Quantity:

In stock

Large variety of varieties
Ancient, traditional, rare, wild, medicinal and cultivated plants

Estimated delivery times:

1-2 business days (Portugal)

3-4 business days (Europe)

7-8 business days (USA)

4-5 business days (All other world regions)

Open-pollinated and reproducible
Standard high germination rate

Regular quality controls
Sustainable paper packaging

Buckwheat is a very old annual green manure, fodder and food crop that originates from Asia and Russia. This fast-growing species was cultivated on a large scale thousands of years ago and used for many applications. As a green manure, buckwheat binds nitrogen, loosens and aerates the soil deeply and suppresses weeds. It also serves to combat pests and makes soils fertile again. The robust and undemanding plant thrives on poor, sandy and acidic soils, tolerates drought and is neutral to crop rotation. The seeds are gluten-free and are mainly used to make flour. Due to the long flowering period, numerous pollinating insects enjoy the nectar and pollen, the quality of which is ideal for making honey.

General information
Plant family: Polygonaceae
Life cycle: Annual
Days to harvest: 80 days
Plant height approx.: 100 cm
Root type: Deep rooter
Nutrient requirements: Weak eater
Water requirements: Low
Winter hardiness: Up to 0 °C
Location: Sunny
Soil: Loamy, sandy, humus

pH value: 5.5 to 7.5

Sowing and planting information
Germ type: Dark germinator
Sowing depth: 1-2 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 18-20 °C
Germination time: 2-7 days
Plant and row spacing: 10x25 cm

Optimal mixed culture: Mustard, Clover, Phacelia
Unfavorable mixed culture: -

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Sow directly outdoors from April to October.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Sow directly outdoors from May to August.

General
Sow directly in a wide spread and lightly chop the seeds into the soil.
Buckwheat prefers a sunny and warm location and thrives best on light, well-drained soil and has no special soil requirements. Avoid waterlogging.

Additional tips
After a cut, buckwheat does not sprout again. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and permeable soil, we recommend additional incorporation of biochar and primary rock powder.

Type of propagation
It spreads via seeds.

Plant care
Regular, consistent watering results in faster growth.

Germination ability of seeds: 3-4 years

Other Names
Botanical names: Fagopyrum esculentum
English names: Buckwheat
German names: Buchweizen, Heidekorn, Heidenkorn
Portuguese names: Trigo sarraceno
Spanish names: Alforfón
French names: Sarrasin