Buckwheat / Ogal
₹90.00
Buckwheat (locally known ogal and kuttu) is a versatile and nutritious crop grown extensively in India, especially in hilly and high-altitude regions. Known for its triangular seeds and white flowers, buckwheat is easy to grow and beneficial for the soil.
Buckwheat leaf sabji is a nutritious and delicious dish made using the leaves of the buckwheat plant.
Buckwheat seeds are gluten-free and rich in protein, fiber, and essential minerals. Kuttu ka aata often used in various fasting recipes in India.
It is also used for green manure, erosion control, and as a nectar source for bees.
Specifications:
- Botanical Name: Fagopyrum esculentum
- Common Names: Buckwheat, Common Buckwheat
- Plant Type: Annual
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Height: 2-4 feet (60-120 cm)
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Soil Type: Well-draining, can tolerate poor soils
- 50+ seeds per packet
Growing and Care Guide:
Planting:
- Site Selection: Choose a location with full sun exposure. Ensure the soil is well-draining.
- Planting Time: Sow seeds directly in the garden after the last frost date.
- Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep. Thin seedlings to 4-6 inches apart once they are large enough to handle.
- Transplanting: Buckwheat does not transplant well; direct sowing is recommended.
Care:
- Watering: Regular watering is required initially. Buckwheat is relatively drought-tolerant once established.
- Fertilization: Generally does not require additional fertilization.
- Mulching: Mulching is not necessary but can help retain moisture in the soil.
- Pruning and Deadheading: Not required for buckwheat.
Uses:
- Cover Crop: Ideal for green manure and improving soil health.
- Erosion Control: Helps in preventing soil erosion.
- Bee Forage: Excellent nectar source for bees and other pollinators.
- Culinary:
- Rotis and Puris: Buckwheat flour is used to make flatbreads (rotis) and deep-fried bread (puris).
- Pancakes and Dosas: It can be used to prepare savory pancakes or dosas.
- Sweets: Kuttu ka aata is used in making sweets like halwa during fasting.
- Sabji: Buckwheat leaves are nutritious and can be cooked as a vegetable dish.
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