Seeds of Scotland
Organic Buckwheat *NEW*
Fagopyrum esculentum - Approx. 40g.
Buckwheat is a fascinating and ancient crop.
Commonly used as a green manure due to its ability to suppress weeds, improve soil fertility, as well as support pollinators and honey production.
This fast-growing annual is best suited for summer use as it is frost sensitive. If growing as a green manure, the crop should be incorporated into the soil before it goes to seed.
Alternatively, if you allow the seeds to ripen, it is possible to dehull and mill the seeds to make flour (although we have not tried ourselves). Buckwheat flour makes particularly tasty pancakes (Breton gallete).
The Culinary Breeding Network have made an excellent Buckwheat zine which is well worth taking a look at.
Growing Info
Lifecycle: 8–10 weeks
Sow direct by broadcasting seed on to well prepared soil from May to July. Approximate coverage for hand sowing: 6g per m2.
Germination: 82% Nov 24
Resources
For more information about growing and saving seeds check out the Grow North Growing Guide a fantastic resource produced by Transition Black Isle specifically for growers in the North of Scotland.
Postage
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