Let's see exactly як вирощують гречку in our fields

If you've ever sat down with a hot bowl of kasha, you might've wondered exactly як вирощують гречку and why it tastes so uniquely earthy compared to other grains. It's actually a pretty fascinating process because, despite what most people think, buckwheat isn't a cereal or a grass at all. It's a "pseudocereal," more closely related to rhubarb or sorrel than to wheat or rice. Because it's such a quirky plant, the way farmers handle it is quite different from your standard corn or soy operation. ...

March 1, 2026 · 6 min · Rossano Scarnatto