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Mancan Buckwheat

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Mancan Buckwheat

Summary

Mancan Buckwheat is a fast-growing broadleaf crop ideal for improving soil structure and fertility. It quickly suppresses weeds, attracts pollinators, and builds organic matter in poor soils.

Seeding Rates:

  • Drilled: 40 lb/acre
  • Broadcast: 48 lb/acre
  • Seeds per pound: ~18,000

Cost:

$1.85 / lb

Traits:

*Ratings are based on a scale of 0-10 (poor-excellent)
  • C:N Ratio: 40
  • Nitrogen Fixation: 0
  • Salinity Tolerance: 5
  • Tolerances: Grazing (4), Frost (4), Drought (2)

Soil Benefits:

  • Organic Matter: 6
  • Nutrient Cycling: 8
  • Weed Suppression: 6
  • Nematode Control: 0

Additional Uses:

  • Grazing: 4
  • Haying/Chopping: 2
  • Deer Food Plot: 7
  • Bird Food Plot: 5
  • Winter Stockpiling: 5

Planting Windows:

  • Early-Mid Spring: 2
  • Late Spring-Early Summer: 6
  • Mid-Summer: 9
  • Late Summer-Early Fall: 8
  • Mid/Late Fall: 2

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