Meadowlark
Well-known member
- Location
- East Texas
- Hardiness zone
- 9a
My first go round with Buckwheat as a cover crop. I haven't used it until now because as a fall crop it is overly sensitive to the early frosts so instead, I prefer a legume like one of the clovers or alfalfa etc.
However, I had an area that was used for the winter garden crops available so decided to give Buckwheat a try there as a spring cover crop.
Buckwheat is known for having a deep and extensive root system that improves soil structure. It is also supposed to be a good weed control agent but mine doesn't appear thick enough yet to be good at that.
The Buckwheat cover is bordered by potatoes and onion rows on the left and blackberries and sunflowers on the right. It does have nice blooms that are attracting bees right now.
However, I had an area that was used for the winter garden crops available so decided to give Buckwheat a try there as a spring cover crop.
Buckwheat is known for having a deep and extensive root system that improves soil structure. It is also supposed to be a good weed control agent but mine doesn't appear thick enough yet to be good at that.
The Buckwheat cover is bordered by potatoes and onion rows on the left and blackberries and sunflowers on the right. It does have nice blooms that are attracting bees right now.
