However, under normal conditions weed pressure usually isn't great. When planted in warm soils with rapid emergence and growth, buckwheat is a strong competitor with most annual weeds. Avoid planting in fields with a history of perennial weed infestation. Local growers have reported yields of 0 to 2,000 pounds per acre. Since buckwheat is so sensitive to many stress factors, it is hard to predict yield.
Weather is the most limiting yield factor.
Marketing Buckwheat is almost always grown under contract with seed of the preferred variety furnished by the contracting company. Buckwheat must be marketed the year it is produced, so most buckwheat is sold under contract. Not all local grain elevators handle buckwheat. Inquiries should be made as to possible contracts and market outlets before beginning a production program. Buckwheat is sold by the hundredweight.