Buckwheat is probably one of the easiest microgreens to grow, it is a great beginner microgreen! It rivals even broccoli in terms of simplicity. Buckwheat is tolerant to both underwatering and overwatering. Buckwheat grows best in soil and is known to have trouble growing hydroponically. Buckwheat seeds need to be soaked. First, be sure to clean the seeds. Put them in a jar with some cool fresh water and shake vigorously for a full minute. Rinse the seeds off a few times after to make sure they are as clean as possible. Then fill the jar back up with cool clean water and let sit for 24 hours. After soaking for 24 hours, your Buckwheat seeds are ready to plant in soil. Buckwheat greens are delicate and pale green with a tangy flavor. They make an excellent snack and are sturdy, fresh, and lovely to use in cooking. They?re perfect in salads, on a sandwich, or on top of a meal. Despite the name, buckwheat is not related to wheat, as it is not a grass. Instead, buckwheat is related to sorrel, knotweed, and rhubarb. Buckwheat is referred to as a pseudocereal because its seeds' culinary use is the same as cereals'.