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Common Buckwheat · Buckwheat

Zone 7a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Common Buckwheat to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostApr 20th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsApr 20th
Harvest BeginsMay 25th
Harvest EndsOct 20th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 35°F before moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity35
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)55
Min Soil Temp (°F)45
Min Night Temp (°F)35
Harden Off (days)Not Required
Expert Note: Sow thickly for weed suppression and soil improvement; keep moisture consistent until seedlings establish, then let it grow quickly in cool-to-warm conditions.