OATS
ABOUT OATS
Forage oats are fast-growing, cool-season annual grasses cultivated primarily for grazing, hay, silage, or green manure. They are a versatile and popular forage crop due to their adaptability, high biomass production, and good nutritional value for livestock.
PLANTING INFO
IRRIGATED
Seeding Rate: 80 – 120 LB / acre, depeding on planting method
Seeding Depth: 1″ – 1 1/2″
Planting Dates: Mar – Apr, Aug – Oct, when soil temperatures >40°F
DRYLAND
Recommendations vary based on location, moisture, soil type, etc.
SPRING
OATS
EVERLEAF 126
dryland areas