Why grow buckwheat

Buckwheat is a short-season cash crop with properties that can make it fit specific situations on your farm. While it is unlikely to be your main crop, it can be a worthwhile part of your overall farm plan.

Reasons to grow buckwheat

Fits into rotations at a time when fields might otherwise be idle.
Can be grown as a catch crop where another crop failed.
The check arrives within 90 days of sowing.
Inexpensive to grow because it requires no pesticides and little fertilizer.
Can be grown with equipment available on most farms.
Requires little attention during the growing season.
Mellows the soil and suppresses some weeds.
Easily raised Organicallly, at a premium price.