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Keukett Buckwheat · Buckwheat

Zone 5a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Keukett Buckwheat to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostMay 8th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 8th
Harvest BeginsJun 12th
Harvest EndsSep 30th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity35
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitClumping
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)55
Min Soil Temp (°F)45
Min Night Temp (°F)28
Harden Off (days)Not Required
Expert Note: Keukett (common buckwheat) is best used as a short-duration cover—sow after frost danger passes and terminate before it sets lots of seed to prevent volunteers.