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Kobon · Buckwheat

Zone 1a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Kobon to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostJun 15th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJun 15th
Harvest BeginsJul 20th
Harvest EndsJul 15th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 55°F and nights stay above 40°F before moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity35
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthSurface
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)55
Min Night Temp (°F)40
Harden Off (days)Not Required
Expert Note: Sow Kobon buckwheat as a quick cover crop—keep the surface evenly moist until emergence, then let it grow fast to build biomass before incorporation.