# How to Grow Hull-less Buckwheat at Home
Things You'll Need
- Tiller
- Well-rotted compost
- Peat moss
- Perlite
- Rake
- Hulled buckwheat seeds
- Garden hose
- Balanced, water-soluble fertilizer
- Pruning shears
Instructions
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Till 3 inches of well-rotted compost, 2 inches peat moss and 1 inch of perlite into the soil to a depth of 6 inches. Rake the amended soil to a smooth finish.
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Scatter the hulled buckwheat seeds evenly over the surface of the prepared soil. Use approximately 3 oz. of hulled seeds per 100 square feet of garden space. Rake the garden bed to ensure that the seeds make good contact with the amended soil.
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Irrigate the hulled buckwheat seeds with up to 3/4-inch of water after planting to encourage germination; tiny seedlings with two heart-shaped leaves emerge five to seven days later. Continue to irrigate the buckwheat regularly to ensure a hearty crop; provide up to 1 inch of water each time you irrigate.
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Fertilize buckwheat with a half-strength solution of a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer once a month during its active growing season to ensure optimal performance. Mix and apply the fertilizer according to the directions on the product label.
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Harvest buckwheat when three-quarters of the seeds have deepened to a rich, dark brown. Cut the stalks down to just 1 to 2 inches above the ground, using sharpened and sterilized pruning shears.
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