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    Where does buckwheat grow best?
    Buckwheat adapts well to a variety of soils and climates. Northern climates are preferred, but this crop can also perform acceptably in warmer climates. Medium texture soils are best.
     
    Can I grow buckwheat in my backyard garden?
    Yes, it's easy to grow your own buckwheat. It flourishes on poor soil, needs only a 12-week growing season, grows so thick that it smothers out weeds, and adds nitrogen and other nutrients to the soil.
     
    What is the timing on crop development?
    Buckwheat emerges 5 to 7 days after planting. It begins flowering about 5 weeks after planting, with full maturation taking place in approximately 75 to 90 days.
     
    When should buckwheat be planted and how much should be used?
    While typically planted in early June, sowing may take place as late as mid-July. About 45 to 60 pounds are required per acre with 6 or 7 inch row spacing.
     
    What are typical costs and yields?
    The cost to plant buckwheat totals about $25 to $40 per acre for seed, fertilizer, fuel, repairs, etc. Yields typically range from 1000 to 1500 pounds per acre, with highs up to 2000 pounds per acre.
     
    Can buckwheat seeds be sprouted, and, if so, would these sprouts be edible?
    Unroasted buckwheat kernels or kasha from a box won't sprout, but fresh seeds will. Follow the same procedure as for mung bean, alfalfa sprouts, etc.

Punch holes in lid of screwtop jar; soak overnight in cold water; drain off water; put jar in dark place; rinse seeds with fresh water and drain them 2 to 3 times each day. Sprouts will be ready to eat in 5 days. Exposing sprouts to sunlight will turn them green. Delicious added to pancake batter, muffins, salads, these sprouts are especially rich in rutin, a bioflavinoid believed to contribute to strong capillaries.
     
   
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