Buckwheat is neither a grass nor wheat, but is a fruit related
to rhubarb and is one of the first crops cultivated in the
United States. Dutch colonists brought buckwheat to North
America where they planted it along the Hudson River.
Buckwheat was an important crop in the U.S. until the demand
declined in the 1960's. Today, it is primarily grown in Northern states
such as New York, which is where our buckwheat apiaries are
located.
Buckwheat blossoms are an excellent source of nectar and
blooming can continue well into the autumn.
Buckwheat Honey has a dark color, strong flavor and is high in
mineral content and antioxidant compounds. Recent studies have
shown buckwheat honey to be more effective than over-the-counter
cough syrup for treating a child’s cough.