- Optical characteristics of buckwheat flowers
- Flowering time: when do buckwheat plants flower?
- That is why buckwheat flowers are useful
The flowers of buckwheat are not only pretty to look at, but also extremely useful. Our guide will provide you with more detailed information about the buckwheat blossom.
Buckwheat flowers white or soft pink
Optical characteristics of buckwheat flowers
Buckwheat develops white, reddish or pink flowers, which are arranged in small panicles originating from the leaf axils, i.e. arranged as racemes. The strongly aromatic scent of the flowers is just as appealing as the look.
Flowering time: when do buckwheat plants flower?
The heyday of buckwheat is between July and October. Interestingly, it is considerably longer than the growth phase after cultivation of the buckwheat plant, which usually lasts only four weeks.
That is why buckwheat flowers are useful
Due to the pleasantly intense aroma and the fact that buckwheat flowers secrete a lot of nectar, insects like to visit them, especially bees.
The buckwheat nectar consists of almost 50 percent sucrose - high honey yields can be achieved. Peak values of up to 500 kilograms of honey per hectare are possible. This almost corresponds to the values of the widespread honey plant rape.
A tiny, brown, triangular nut fruit ripens in each buckwheat flower. The fruits are very loose, which often has a negative effect on the harvest.