This page shows the normal development of buckwheat plants in New York. These were sown on July 8, 1997. They obtained a medium size that is ideal for good yield. This crop yielded 1250 lb/ac. There was a drought that restricted vegetative growth from 20 to 40 days after seeding.
21 DAP
Second pair of true leaves. Beginning of rapid growth. Crusting danger is past. |
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28 DAP
Flower buds just visible. Plants 12 to 15 tall. Peak heat sensitivity begins. |
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44 DAP
Early flowering. Most of the seeds are set from flowers at this time. Leaf growth is finished. |
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52 DAP
Peak flowering. No seeds are visible but most have set. |
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58 DAP
First seeds are visble; aborted fruits begin to brown. New flowers will not make seeds. |
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62 DAP
Maximum seed fill. Seeds are in the milk or dough stage. Lower leaves begin to yellow as nutrients are moved to seeds. |
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66 DAP
Seeds begin to mature. Still flowering. |
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70 DAP
Half the seeds mature, rest close. Rapid leaf shedding from translocation. |
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73 DAP
Ready to harvest. About 70% of filled seeds are brown. Leaves have a yellowish cast. |
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