Cover Crop Buckwheat Homesteader

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Blooms: Clusters of small white flowers in summer.

Days to Germination: 3-5 days.

Days to Harvest: 30-45 days for cover crop use.

Foliage Colour: Bright green.

Hardiness Zone: Zones 3-10.

Height: 2-4 feet tall.

Heirloom: No.

Light: Full sun to partial shade.

Maintenance Level: Low.

Native vs. Non-Native: Non-native (native to Southeast Asia).

Plant Spacing: 2-4 inches apart.

Purpose/Use: Cover crop, quick weed suppression, soil improvement, pollinator support.

Row Spacing: 6-12 inches.

Plant Type: Annual.

Seed Depth: 1/2-1 inch.

Seed Spacing: 2-4 inches apart.

Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Special Features: Very fast growth, excellent for attracting pollinators, improves soil by adding organic matter.

Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established.