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Welcome to Plant to Plate!

Welcome to Plant to Plate! We focus on  simple growing tips  and  simple ways to either use the harvest or save it for later . Our gardening facts articles focus on basic facts about growing specific vegetables, fruits, and herbs.  We get right to the point - no anecdotes, essays, or filler content here! Our simple uses articles include simple pairings and other ways to either use the harvest or save it for later.  Harvest time is a busy time, so we keep these simple, straightforward, and easy to find too. Both of these sections are organized alphabetically by plant, so you can find what you need quickly and easily. The further reading articles go into further detail about these and related topics.  We keep them separate from the facts and uses articles so that you can always find those easily. Click here to get the Plan Ahead! printable garden planner completely FREE with email signup! Connect with Plant to Plate on Pinterest here and on Et...
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Polygonaceae family

  The Polygonaceae family, also called the buckwheat or knotweed family, is a large plant family that includes edible and inedible, herbal and non-herbal members. Knowing which family a plant belongs to can help you make decisions about crop rotation, companion planting , and other aspects of garden planning . The Polygonaceae members we have covered so far are as follows, with more being added all the time: Buckwheat Get your free garden planner! Get the Plan Ahead! Printable Garden Planner (normally $10) absolutely FREE with email signup. You'll also get our latest content and updates sent directly to your inbox for FREE. Plan your next garden better! Subscribe We respect your privacy. We won't sell your data or send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

Growing Buckwheat: Quick Facts

Whether you garden in the ground, in raised beds, on the patio, or anywhere else, buckwheat is a great addition or re-addition to your plant family.  Read on for simple, straightforward specifics about growing buckwheat. Jump to: Family | Container Size | Good Companions | Bad Companions | Soil Conditions | Germination | Sun | Water | Temperature Range | Height | Lifespan | Reproduction | Yield Per Plant | Ingestibility | Further Reading What Family Does Buckwheat Belong To? Buckwheat ( Fagopyrum esculentum ) belongs to the Polygonaceae family , also known as the buckwheat family or the knotweed family . Some of its relatives include rhubarb, dock, and Japanese knotweed. What Size Container Should I Use for Growing Buckwheat? The minimum container depth recommended for buckwheat is 2 gallons. Alternatively, 3 buckwheat plants can be planted in a 5-gallon container. Learn more in our Choosing the Right Planter for Your Container Garden article here. Wha...