Report
Buckwheat production west of the Cascades
PNW (Series), 732, Washington State University Extension
12/2023
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000006215
Abstract
Buckwheat is a promising crop to integrate into crop rotations west of the Cascades. This publication aims to synthesize research and regional experiences with the crop to guide new producers in this region. The starchy, gluten-free seed has a variety of food system applications, including flour, groats, and malt, which opens a variety of niche and regional marketing opportunities for the crop. Additionally, well-established buckwheat stands can provide excellent weed suppression in organic and conventional systems alike. Key considerations for establishing a strong stand, such as nutrient management, field preparation, planting conditions, and irrigation, are discussed. Major challenges and potential management strategies for buckwheat production west of the Cascades are outlined in this publication and include avoiding flooding stress, determining irrigation requirements, harvesting and processing the crop, as well as accessing regional markets.
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- Title
- Buckwheat production west of the Cascades
- Creators
- Rachel BreslauerJustin Kevin O'DeaStephen BramwellKevin Matthew Murphy
- Academic Unit
- Publications, WSU Extension
- Series
- PNW (Series); 732
- Publisher
- Washington State University Extension; Pullman, Washington
- Format
- pdf
- Identifiers
- 99901076631501842
- Copyright
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Report