Buckwheat
Fagopyrum esculentum
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A fast-growing annual grain crop with triangular seeds and delicate white or pink flowers. Valued as a nitrogen-fixing cover crop, edible grain, and pollinator attractor that can be grown in poor soils.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A fast-growing annual grain crop with triangular seeds and delicate white or pink flowers. Valued as a nitrogen-fixing cover crop, edible grain, and pollinator attractor that can be grown in poor soils.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Buckwheat grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
