Visual indicators for determining the optimum windrowing time for buckwheat.

Gubbels, G.H. and C.G. Campbell.

Research Station, Agriculture Canada, Morden. Manitoba R6M 1J0

Gubbels, G.H. and C.G. Campbell. 1985. Visual indicators for determining the optimum windrowing time for buckwheat. Can. J. Plant Sci. 65: 207-209.

Abstract: Two buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) cultivars, Mancan and CM 169, were grown in the field for 3 yr. Various plant characteristics were recorded to establish visual indicators of optimum windrowing date. Optimum yield was obtained by windrowing when flowering was almost finished and 75% of the seeds had turned brown.

Key words: buckwheat, Fagopyrum esculentum, windrowing, harvest timing