In the spring, many summer residents go to the store for green manure seeds, as this helps them increase their yields.
In this case, you can prepare the soil in the spring for planting the main crops, the harvest of which is important to us.
Among the various green manures, buckwheat deserves special attention, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication BelNovosti, an agronomist and landscape designer.
What are the benefits of this plant?
It is worth noting that buckwheat is often recommended as a universal remedy for anyone whose soil is not very fertile and of low quality.
The fact is that buckwheat itself is definitely not a demanding plant.
By planting green manure, you can enrich the area with such important substances as phosphorus and potassium, which is a big advantage.
However, it is worth knowing that buckwheat does not tolerate frost well. Therefore, it is recommended to plant it in late spring, when the temperature becomes comfortable.
As soon as you notice flowering, buckwheat can be mown and incorporated into the soil.
Previously we talked about what plants can be planted next to cucumbers .