Black Oats



Crop Type | Seeds/Lb | Minimum Germination Temperature |
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cool season grass | 22,000 | 38F |
Black Oats have the forage potential of rye with a better nutrient density, digestibility and palatability. The high forage potential is made possible by wider leaf blades and more tillers while being accompanied by a larger stature plant. This species has been shown to perform well in mixes when planted in the spring/fall across the state of Montana. In addition to great grazing potential, this species of oat has good cold tolerance, allowing it to grow late into the fall/early winter. As with other small grains, nitrate toxicity is possible, depending on growing season conditions.
Nitrogen scavenger | Soil builder | Prevent Erosion | Weed Suppression | Grazing | Quick Growth | Lasting Residue | Make P and K Available | Loosen Topsoil | Suppress Disease | Attract Beneficial Insects |
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5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 |