Common Buckwheat has been used for centuries to improve soil health and smother common weeds. It performs in poor soils and retrieves phosphorus that supports later crops’ root, flower, and fruit growth.
Sown spring to fall frost, it flowers white in about 35 days for beneficial insects and bouquet filler. Plants break down quickly, allowing replanting 3 to 4 weeks after turning into soil, or use as surface mulch. Turn under before seeds form.
Features
Smothers common weeds
Grows in poor soils
Breaks down quickly in soil
White flowers support beneficial insects
Cold sensitive spring to fall crop
Sun exposure: Full sun
Flower timing: About 35 days after sowing
Farming method: Organic
Replant interval: 3 to 4 weeks after incorporating
