Overview
The species Fagopyrum tataricum commonly known as Tartary Buckwheat is a broadleaf weed that grows annually. It is considered a highly problematic weed, as it results in significant crop yield and quality losses, if not controlled in time. This weed is most commonly found in wheat and barley crop lands of Northern Alberta; however, it can also be found in all Canadian Prairie Provinces. Tartary buckwheat is harder and more resistant to cold than the more commonly grown buckwheat, thus enhancing the difficulty of control of F. tataricum under standard conditions of the prairies.
Main description
Seedling
The seedlings of tartary buckwheat are easy to distinguish from wild buckwheat as its leaves are alternate, broad and triangular.
Mature plant
Tartary Buckwheat is an erect herbaceous plant reaching 60-90 cm in height. It has a single main stem with branches, a short tap root and green-white flowers, densely clustered in racemes at ends of short petioles from leaf axils.
Optimal growth conditions
This plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil, though it can grow in nutritionally poor soil too. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils, where it can be a strong competitor of commercial crops.
Crops
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Barley
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Canary Seed
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Chickpeas
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Established Grasses
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Fall Rye
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Field Corn
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Flax
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Garlic
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Lentils
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LibertyLink Corn Hybrids
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Millet
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Oats
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Peas
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Seedling Alfalfa
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Seedling Grasses
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Sorghum
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Sweet Corn
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Triticale
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Wheat
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