Buckwheat Sowing Seed - Cover Crop / Legend Soil Conditioner GnV 64%

Sold as: Seed

Sold by: Tonne

Buckwheat Sowing Seed - available in 1mt bulk bags, sold in min. 1mt lots.

Buckwheat is beneficial for the soil primarily because it improves soil health and fertility by acting as a cover crop. It's a fast-growing (90 day cycle in most areas), non-legume that can be sown and quickly suppress weeds, while also improving soil structure and making nutrients, especially phosphorus and calcium, more available to future crops.

Here's a more detailed look at its benefits:
Weed Suppression: Buckwheat germinates and grows rapidly, shading and outcompeting weeds, preventing them from establishing.
Soil Structure: Buckwheat's fine roots help loosen compacted soil, improving aeration and water infiltration.
Nutrient Cycling: Buckwheat extracts phosphorus and calcium from the soil, making them more accessible for future crops when the plant decomposes,. Its roots also produce mild acids that further release nutrients.
Soil Health: Buckwheat's rapid decomposition adds organic matter to the soil, enhancing its tilth and overall health.
Beneficial Insects: Buckwheat attracts beneficial pollinating insects, which can contribute to a healthy ecosystem.

Sow rate as percentage of cover crop or on its own at around 70kg/ha.
Production July 2024
99.9% Purity
64% Germination
64% Vigour
Complete analysis available