Family: Buckwheat (Polyganaceae) Annual, maturing in 70 days. Not winter hardy. Native to Yunnan in China (the genecenter of buckwheat), growing 1 to 3 feet tall, depending on the soil fertility. Excellent biomass and nectar producing cover crop for warm season application. Great choice for protecting bare soil from the the sun, working well on both fertile and depleted soils. Wthstanding full sun and also quite shade tolerant, this cover crop is edible to humans and wildlife alike. Sow 2 lbs per 1,000 square feet; 30 lbs per acre. If not cut back when young, plants will go to seed, become spindly and lodge. Most of us mow or till it under when it reaches 18 inches or so. 500 seeds per packet. Seeds of Buckwheat, Certified Organically Grown
