Organic Japanese Buckwheat

Remember, never plant buckwheat till all danger of frost has passed. Don't worry, though -- you will have blossoms in about six weeks and seeds a few weeks later. We normally plant several crops of buckwheat during the year. If you are trying to raise different varieties, NEVER plant them at the same time, as they cross very easily. Just raise one variety, harvest, then plant the next. No worries, this is a quick crop!<

It is believed Dutch settlers brought the first Buckwheat to the Hudson Valley of New York in the US. It is said that production reached a peak in 1866 when the buckwheat grain was commonly used as a livestock feed and was in high demand for making flour . A dye can also be made from buckwheat. Buckwheat has a high rutin content, which reportedly gives it a powerful effect on the circulatory system. Doctors and homeopaths often prescribe rutin tablets for certain heart ailments, poor circulation, chilblains and varicose veins. Hardening of the arteries is said to respond particularly well to buckwheat's rutin acid content, as do chilblains, cold feet and hands, and fragile capillaries. If combined with vitamin C, buckwheat is said to assist in the removal of hemorrhage into the retina of the eye, reportedly lowers high blood pressure and is said to be invaluable for convalescents. To make buckwheat tea use 1/4 cup fresh leaves and flowers in 1 cup boiling water. Steep 5 minutes. Strain and sip slowly. Sweeten with buckwheat honey.

Seeding Rate: A seeding rate of 36 to 72 pounds per acre or 16 seeds per square foot .

For more information on Japanese Buckwheat.

• 1 oz - Approximately 900 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 15,000 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 75,000 Seeds
• 25 lb - Approximately 375,000 Seeds