Oats [Avena sativa]

Origin: Europe
Use: Annual, cool season, introduced grass that provides good grazing for wildlife and livestock.
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Plant Description:
General  Characteristics of Oats
Life Span  Annual
Growth Form  tall, erect, bunchgrass
Management:
Seeding Rate 
40" Rows: 
Broadcast: 
60 pounds pure live seed per acre
90 pounds pure live seed per acre
Planting Date  September-November
Planting Depth 1.0 inch
pH requirement 5.3 to 8.5
Rainfall requirement 25 to 65 inches
Soil texture 
Sandy: 
Loam: 
Clay: 
High
High
High
Cold Tolerance: 10-23º F (minimum). Compared to other small grains they lack cold tolerance.
General  Provides good grazing for wildlife and livestock.
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