Buckwheat
Fagopyrum esculentum
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Polygonaceae
- Genus:
- Fagopyrum
- Species:
- Fagopyrum esculentum
- USDA Symbol:
- FAES2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Calothysanis amaturaria, clandestine dart (Spaelotis clandestina), darksided cutworm (Euxoa messoria), Euxoa tessellata, Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), Smeared Dagger Moth (Acronicta oblinita), White-lined sphinx moth (Hyles lineata), zebra caterpillar moth (Melanchra picta)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: ⚠️Western honey bee (Apis mellifera)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to temperate regions with well-drained soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 4–10 days
- Notes:
- Direct sow after last frost when soil is warm. Germinates rapidly and does not transplant well.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.