Oats

Avena sativa

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Approximately 120 days from planting to harvest

About Oats

Resilient cool-season grain tolerant of wet, acidic soils that defeat other cereals. Easy to grow in the garden; also excellent as a green manure/cover crop. Harvest when grain is golden.

Growing Details

Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Sowing Method: Direct broadcast sow
Spread: 15 cm
Row Spacing: 15 cm
Height: 100 cm
Days to Harvest: 120 days
Square Foot Gardening: 9 per sq. ft.

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