Oats are a nutritious feed for all classes of livestock and wildlife as they are high in protein, vitamins and minerals. The oat plant, like wheat, is an annual grass that is great for grazing for livestock, cover crops, hay production, and windbreaks. Common varieties of Oats are Coker, Bob and Harrison. Many varieties are suited a little better for certain climates. All oats are great forage producing varieties for livestock and wildlife during the cool season. Oats should be planted on well prepared plowed ground for best results.
Planting:
- 90 - 150 lbs. per acre for hay or grazing
- 50 lbs. per acre for cover crop or erosion control
- For hay crops, plant November 1 - January 15
- For grazing, plant October 1 - February 15
Fertilization:
- 200 lbs. per acre at planting and 200 lbs. per acre in late January for grazing
- 400 lbs. per acre at planting for hay crop
- Recommended fertilizers to use are 16-04-08 or 18-06-12
Coker 227 Oats Seed
