buckwheat cover crop, how to replenish rejuvenate your soil the cheap easy simple way

[@louisguerin8443]

Very practical advice about buckwheat and the benefits and ease with which you reap the benefits of your work. Good job!

[@EasyGardenHacks]

Hi louis, glad you enjoyed, thanks for the comment

[@johnjude2685]

Great video 🎉 I hopefully turned my under early enough. My first time. Subscribe 😂 Thanks

[@EasyGardenHacks]

Hi johnjude thanks for the kind words, watching and the sub. If you wait too long the buckwheat goes to seed. I have had this happen in small amounts with volunteer buckwheat the following season but nothing that became a huge problem. It is easy to identify and pull out and good for the soil. Best of luck!

[@jamesdarrow4675]

Thank you for the information and straight forward video

[@EasyGardenHacks]

Hi James, no problem, thanks for watching and the comment

[@justintr4888]

What a chill way to learn about buckwheat. Excited to start planting some!

[@EasyGardenHacks]

Hi Justin, thanks for the nice words, give it a try it grows really fast, pollinators love the flowers!!

[@justintr4888]

@@EasyGardenHacks Tom Petty! That's who you remind me of. It just hit me and I had to point it out. Have an awesome day!

[@EasyGardenHacks]

@@justintr4888 lol one of my favorite all time guys RIP. Cant sing to save my life lol. Thanks for the comment, that one made my day!! You have a great day too

[@vinc8ntl8r]

Have u had any problems with lygus bugs or root lesion nematodes? I read buckwheat harbors these pests. I’m wanting to use buckwheat as a cover crop but I’m scared that I’m going to introduce those nematodes. Awesome vid btw!

[@EasyGardenHacks]

Hi Vincent, I have never had problems with lygus bugs or root lesion nematodes, nor have I heard of it being a problem locally (southern BC Canada). I did a bit of research and the nematode reference seems to be from a study in 1973, more recent info I could find did not mention either problem with buckwheat. If you are concerned you can try a small "test" area first and then see what happens. It grows fast once established. Best of luck!!

[@vinc8ntl8r]

@@EasyGardenHacks ok thanks!

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

Where do you get bulk buckwheat for $5?

[@EasyGardenHacks]

Hi, I get it locally at a food/garden/homestead type store. You can buy it online in packs too.

[@steved5023]

Hancock seed in Fl has good prices Sell 5-50 lob bags. The seed will stay viable for a long time

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

How tall does it get?

[@EasyGardenHacks]

couple of feet, I recall about up to my knees