#397: Buckwheat, A Speedy Summer Cover Crop

#397: Buckwheat, A Speedy Summer Cover Crop

June 2, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

Lisa discusses the benefits of using buckwheat as a cover crop during the summer.

Empty summer beds can turn into weedy messes fast—but buckwheat is a simple cover crop that can step in while you wait. In this episode, Lisa shares why buckwheat is one of her favorite warm-season tools for suppressing weeds, feeding pollinators, building soil, and keeping the garden working between crops. Mentions Cover Crop, Buckwheat Silage Tarp ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener’s Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media! Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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