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Fagopyrum

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Fagopyrum
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Fact sheet

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Typeannual

“Buckwheat is not a grain, not a grass, and not even remotely related to wheat. It is a broadleaf annual” — Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum): How to grow, varieties & common problems · Gardener's Navigator

Days to maturity30–45 days

“Buckwheat matures in just 30-45 days” — Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum): How to grow, varieties & common problems · Gardener's Navigator

LightFull Sun

“Light: Full Sun” — Fagopyrum Tataricum Growing Guide — SproutSmart

Propagationseed

“Buckwheat is exclusively propagated by seed” — Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum): How to grow, varieties & common problems · Gardener's Navigator

TransplantWait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 35°F before moving outdoors.

“Transplant Conditions Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 35°F before moving outdoors.” — Fagopyrum Tataricum Growing Guide — SproutSmart

Ready whenmost seeds have turned dark and are firm in the hulls, with the plant’s lower flowers transitioning to fully formed seed

“Harvest when most seeds have turned dark and are firm in the hulls, with the plant’s lower flowers transitioning to fully formed seed” — Fagopyrum Tataricum Growing Guide — SproutSmart

Pestsfungal leaf spots, powdery mildew

“Buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) commonly suffers from fungal leaf spots and powdery mildew when humidity stays high and plants are crowded.” — Fagopyrum Tataricum Growing Guide — SproutSmart

Companionsmushrooms, goat cheese, wild greens, smoked salmon, garlic

“Kitchen Pairings brown butter mushrooms goat cheese wild greens smoked salmon garlic” — Fagopyrum Tataricum Growing Guide — SproutSmart

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