How to Grow and Care for Fagopyrum

Fagopyrum is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in well-drained soil with moderate moisture. It prefers full sun to partial shade and benefits from regular watering, particularly during dry spells. Special care points include avoiding waterlogged conditions and ensuring sufficient sunlight to promote healthy growth. Overall, fagopyrum is well-suited for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Human & Pets

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Planting and Growing Fagopyrum

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-6.5
Hardiness Zones	2-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Human & Pets

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Types of Fagopyrum

Common buckwheat

Common buckwheat is a plant that grows abundantly and has many uses for both humans and insects. In the West, it is regarded as a necessary ingredient in the preparation of rice and pastries. Aside from humans, bees receive pollen and nectar from this plant's white flowers, which can be utilized to make honey.

Tartary buckwheat

Tartary buckwheat is a common food plant cultivated across the globe but is viewed as a pest plant in the Pacific Northwest. Although considered a cereal, tartary buckwheat is not in the grass family and is therefore not related to wheat. It differs from common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) in that it contains more rutin and is more bitter.