Grow Thompson & Morgan Green Manure Buckwheat as a short-term summer green manure. Its fast growing foliage helps suppress weed growth. Buckwheat is deep rooting, absorbing nutrients from deep in the soil and decomposing quickly for excellent humus formation, improved soil structure, and better moisture retention. If left to bloom, its flowers attract beneficial hoverflies to your garden or allotment. Contents: 75g sufficient to sow 12 sq. m. Sow from May to August after all risk of frost, or where soil requires increased fertility. Roughly dig over soil, remove weeds, lightly tread, scatter seed, rake, and water well. During dry periods, water until established. Position: Full Sun, Sun or Semi-Shade. Height: Up to 75cm. Spread: Up to 25cm. Supplied as 1 packet of Green Manure Buckwheat 75g seeds.