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Buckwheat

Fagopyrum esculentum, Polygonaceae

Zones
2a–11b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator AttractorDynamic AccumulatorProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowModerateModerate

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

OatsAvena sativa
Pollinator SharingNutrient Accumulation
Lambs QuartersChenopodium album
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
CilantroCoriandrum sativum
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
French MarigoldTagetes patula
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Yellow DockRumex crispus
Nutrient Accumulation
Sweet CloverMelilotus officinalis
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
PhaceliaPhacelia tanacetifolia
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

White MustardSinapis alba

White mustard produces glucosinolates that can inhibit germination and growth of buckwheat through allelopathic compounds released during decomposition

BarleyHordeum vulgare

Buckwheat and barley compete for similar nutrients and growing space when planted together

Uses

Functions

Soil BuildingFood

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Buckwheat grow in?

Buckwheat grows in USDA hardiness zones 2a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Buckwheat?

Good companions for Buckwheat include Oats, Lambs Quarters, Cilantro, French Marigold, Yellow Dock.

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