How many days does buckwheat grow?

Buckwheat has a relatively long flowering period, with the flowers blooming in August and September in autumn. The entire growth cycle of buckwheat is 9 months. Generally, buckwheat planted in autumn can be harvested in May of the following year.

Buckwheat growing season

The growing period of buckwheat is 60-80 days. Early-maturing buckwheat varieties can be harvested in about 50 days. Buckwheat can be sown all year round, but it is suitable to be sown in August because buckwheat is an autumn-sown variety. If sown in autumn, buckwheat grows better. Buckwheat is harvested in September-October. The specific harvest time depends on the sowing time.

Buckwheat Growing Conditions

The temperature suitable for buckwheat growth is above 10 degrees, and the specific wind temperature range is 26-30 degrees. Buckwheat has a strong adaptability to soil. As long as the temperature is suitable, buckwheat can grow normally on any soil.

Buckwheat Growth Management

When fertilizing buckwheat, you should follow the principle of base fertilizer as the main, seed fertilizer as the auxiliary, and topdressing as the supplement. Buckwheat has a relatively high demand for water. During the vigorous growth period, the number of watering should be appropriately increased. In cold times, the number of watering should be reduced.