Green ManureBeginner
Buckwheat
Fagopyrum esculentum
Scientific Name
Fagopyrum esculentum
Family
Polygonaceae
Origin
Southeast Asia
Type
Annual
70-90 days for grain
Culinary Uses
Flavor: Earthy, nutty, slightly bitter
- Buckwheat flour (gluten-free)
- Soba noodles
- Porridge (kasha)
- Pancakes and crepes
- Honey (buckwheat bees)
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
Not recommended
Sow Outdoors
MayJuneJuly
Harvest
AugustSeptember (grain)Anytime (green manure)
Health Benefits
- Contains rutin for circulation
- May help lower blood pressure
- Good for diabetes management
- Gluten-free grain alternative
- High in antioxidants