GN1-250
35- 45 days. Fagopyrum esculntum. Open Pollinated. Buckwheat Seeds. The plant produces beautiful, small, white, fragrant flowers that attract bees. It is a popular cover crop variety prized because it grows quickly, suppresses weeds, attracts pollinators (bees love the flowers), and improves soil. Very attractive plant for herb and flower gardens. Well known as a grain, cover crop, and bee plant, but not so well known is its medicinal value. The infusion made from the flowering tops is high in rutin, which combats arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries and veins). For grain harvest, sow 3 months before the fall frost. If the seed is grown for cover crop planting, best when grown between May and July. Thrives on nutrient-deficient soils. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open field production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA.