Buckwheat, Fagopyrum fagopyrum, Fagopyrum sagittatum, Fagopyrum vulgare, Polygonum fagopyrum
Fast-growing, Fagopyrum esculentum (Buckwheat) is a warm-season, herbaceous annual flowering plant with erect, reddish stems and arrow-shaped leaves. A profusion of shallow white flowers, resembling those of knotweeds, bloom in mid to late summer when other plants are no longer blooming. The flowers appear quickly, within 3 to 6 weeks after planting and bloom continuously for several weeks. They attract pollinators and beneficial insects and make long-lasting bouquets. They are followed by dark brown, triangular seeds about the size of a soybean.
Buckwheat grain
Pollinators, beneficial insects, wildlife habitat
Suppress weeds
Cover crop and greater biodiversity in crop rotations
Livestock forage and feed
Buckwheat is a good companion plant for Brussel Sprouts, Cantaloupe, Fenugreek, Gourd, Kale, Melon, Muskmelon, Pumpkins, Soybeans, Summer Squash, Watermelon, Winter Squash, and Zucchinis.
Plant Type | Annuals |
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Plant Family | Polygonaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
6" - 3' (15cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Attracts | Bees, Birds |
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Plant Type | Annuals |
---|---|
Plant Family | Polygonaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
6" - 3' (15cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Attracts | Bees, Birds |
How many Fagopyrum esculentum (Buckwheat) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Fagopyrum esculentum (Buckwheat) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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