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Viking · Buckwheat

Zone 9b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Viking to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostFeb 9th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsFeb 9th
Harvest BeginsApr 20th
Harvest EndsDec 9th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 35°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity70
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)45
Min Soil Temp (°F)35
Min Night Temp (°F)28
Harden Off (days)Not Required
Expert Note: Direct-sow Viking buckwheat into cool soil as soon as it’s workable, keeping it evenly moist until emergence and thinning to the recommended spacing.