How To Grow Buckwheat: The Complete Care Guide

Quick Facts Scientific Name: Fagopyrum esculentum Family: Polygonaceae (Smartweed family) Type: Annual grain crop Hardiness Zones: 3-8 Mature Size: 2-4 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate, drought tolerant once established Soil: Well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0, poor to moderately fertile Growth Rate: Fast Days to Harvest: 70-90 days Edible Parts: […]
How To Grow Figs: The Complete Care Guide

Quick Facts Scientific Name: Ficus carica Family: Moraceae Type: Deciduous tree/shrub Hardiness Zones: 8-11 Mature Size: 10-30 feet tall, 10-30 feet wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate, drought tolerant once established Soil: Well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0 Growth Rate: Fast Days to Harvest: 1-2 years from planting Edible Parts: Fresh and dried fruits Flavor […]