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Buckwheat

Plant Data

PH Tolerance:TolerantHardinessHardy Annual
Soil WeightWide rangeSoil DrainageGood
Soil MoistureAverageMinimum lightFull sun
Fagopyrum esculentum: Polygonaceae

Cultivation

 Hardy to Zone:0
Grown for 2 purposes: 1 As a green manue to be dug in to enrich following crops. 2 When left to flower and set seed to produce a very useful grain. Can be broadcast and lightly covered or sown in shallow rows. Sow from April to June and seeds will be ripe by August/September. Will tolerate a wide range of soils as long as drainage is ok.
Sowing/Planting distances (All distances in cm)
Seeds per station: 2 Sowing depth: 1.00
Seed Tray/Bed
Traditional Rows
Multiple Sowing
Deep Beds(Blocks)
Between Rows: 15
Between Plants: 5
Between Rows: 15
Between Plants: 5
Between Rows: 10
Between Plants: 10
Typical Sow and Harvest months:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
SowSowSow/HarvHarvestHarvestHarvest
Recipe of the Week
Spicy Egg starter
This makes a tasty starter in no time at all.

Ingredients

  • 6 Eggs, ready boiled and peeled
  • 2 teaspoons of Curry powder
  • Cayenne pepper
  • 1 green or red mild fresh Chilli, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons of Lemon or Lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon of finely chopped and ground fresh Ginger
  • 80ml 2.5 fl oz equal parts sour cream and Mayonnaise
  • Salt and Black Pepper for seasoning
  • Handful of Parsley or Coriander leaves

Method

Combine the curry powder, lime or lemon juice, chopped chili and ginger in a bowl. Stir in the sour cream and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper.

Cut the peeled eggs in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and press (yolks) through a sieve into a bowl. Add to mayonnaise & sour cream mixture.

Put mixture into a piping bag (or use a plastic bag with a small hole in the corner). Pipe the filling into the hollow parts of the egg white. Garnish with a parsley or coriander.

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