German Farmer Explains the Real Reason Why Buckwheat Isn't Eaten in Europe: Belarusians and Russians Can Be Proud of It
In European countries, as is well known, it is not customary to eat buckwheat.
On the Internet, this is usually explained by the fact that Europeans don’t like its taste.
However, the real reason is different, reports the Zen channel “Glass Tale”, citing a farmer from Germany.
Why don't they eat buckwheat in Europe?
The fact is that buckwheat is a very capricious crop.
Firstly, this plant does not tolerate heat, dampness and wind.
Secondly, buckwheat requires high-quality soil – especially rich black soil.
Thirdly, it is impossible to increase buckwheat yield with the help of fertilizers; it does not respond to them.
Fourthly, this crop cannot be treated with herbicides and pesticides.
Fifthly, buckwheat cannot be protected from adverse factors using genetic engineering; it is not susceptible to it.
Buckwheat is also difficult to harvest and process, making European agriculture simply unable to afford to grow the crop.
No European resident will buy buckwheat at a price seven to eight times higher than wheat, the Zen channel writes.
That’s why Belarus and Russia have a unique situation: we eat things that Europeans can’t afford.
