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Buckwheat Microgreens
Microgreen
MicrogreenFagopyrum esculentum
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–12
- 8 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 2" spacing
- High water
- Annual
- pH 6–7
Overview
Buckwheat is widely grown as a grain crop, bee pasture, soil improving cover crop and as wildlife cover. It is a warm season grain which grows rapidly during the summer and several crops per year may be had with proper management. This rapid and dense growth chokes out weeds and is used in crop-free fields in rotation with vegetables. Buckwheat is often grown to attract beneficial insects and as pasture for honey bees. Sow in late May through July and till in about a month later, when flowering has begun. For grain harvest, sow 3 months before fall frost. Harvest after killing frost.
Planting
Soak hulled seeds 30 minutes to 1 hour. Rinse and scatter on medium. Cover for 2-3 days until germination.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 2" apart. Germination: 2-4.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Fungus gnats (indoor growing). Common diseases: Damping-off if soil is too wet.