Buckwheat seeds OG

Buckwheat seeds OG are a versatile, warm-season organic seed that supports soil health, attracts pollinators, and improves crop rotations. Buckwheat grows rapidly in summer with dense coverage that suppresses weeds, and it doubles as a grain crop, bee pasture, soil-improving cover crop, and wildlife habitat.

At a glance

• Type: Warm-season cover crop and grain seed
• Certification: Non-GMO and Organic
• Growth: Rapid, dense summer growth that suppresses weeds
• Pollinator value: Excellent bee forage and wildlife cover
• Green manure: Adds organic matter to improve soil structure and tilth
• Dual use: Cover crop or sprouted seed tea

Best for

• Quick seasonal cover crops needing weed suppression
• Bee-friendly forage strips and wildlife corridors
• Green manure between vegetable crops
• Crop rotations with vegetables
• Brewing a seed tea for a soil microbial boost

How to use

Plant as a quick summer cover crop in beds needing weed suppression and soil protection, then incorporate as green manure to boost soil organic matter. To brew a seed sprout tea, sprout 1/2 cup of buckwheat seeds, blend in a blender, add to 5 gallons of water, and apply to the soil.

About The Soil Makers

The Soil Makers support soil-first gardening with a focus on pollinators and healthy soil food webs.