{"product_id":"buckwheat-lb","title":"Buckwheat Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFagopyrum esculentum\u003c\/em\u003e is a fast-growing warm-season broadleaf cover crop for filling short gaps between spring and fall plantings. In warm soil, buckwheat germinates quickly and develops a leafy canopy that shades exposed ground. This rapid coverage makes it particularly useful for competing with summer weeds and protecting otherwise bare beds or fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuckwheat is also a practical choice when there is not enough time for a long-season cover crop. It can begin flowering and reach maturity in approximately 30–45 days, allowing growers in warm climates to make more than one planting during the summer. Its white flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects, while the plant’s growth helps capture nutrients and produce tender organic matter that breaks down readily after termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant after frost danger has passed and conditions are reliably warm. Buckwheat is sensitive to cold and should not be used where frost is expected during establishment. For green manure, mow or incorporate the stand at early flowering and before mature seed develops. Timely termination prevents unwanted reseeding and keeps the stems succulent enough to decompose efficiently. Because buckwheat is not a legume, it does not fix atmospheric nitrogen and does not need Rhizobium inoculant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFagopyrum esculentum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-growing warm-season annual broadleaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 lb per 1,000 sq ft or 60–80 lb per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required. This is a nonlegume cover crop and does not rely on Rhizobium bacteria for nitrogen fixation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–7 days under warm, suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8 inches to 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 30–45 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid summer soil cover, weed competition, beneficial-insect habitat, green manure, nutrient cycling, and organic matter production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant only in warm conditions and terminate at early bloom before mature seed develops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544070774897,"sku":"SCN600","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/buckwheat-seed-lb.jpg?v=1747084210","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/buckwheat-lb","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}