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Hancock Seed is dedicated to delivering the best seeds possible to our customers. Hancock Seed grows and harvests many of our products, and we acquire the majority of the rest from other family farmers.
All these seeds are processed, packaged and shipped from Hancock Farm. This helps us ensure that our high standards are met. Unlike much of the competition, we refuse to sell you a seed that was not gathered during the last harvest. You will always receive fresh product from Hancock.
Every seed we grow comes with 40 years of experience behind it...you can rest assured that all of our products are cultivated in a method that assures its potential for growth.
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Oats are a nutritious feed for all classes of livestock and wildlife as they are high in protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Product Information
- Application or Use: Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Cover Crop, Erosion Control, Hay Production
- Germination Time: 5 - 7 days, under optimal conditions
- Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season
- Height: 12 - 24 inches
- Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results
- Advantages: High yielding, crown rust, mildew and mosaic resistant variety which is winter hardy and grows to medium height.
- When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring and fall when night time temperatures are consistently 65 degrees and below.
Product Details
- Nutritious feed for livestock and wildlife
- High in protein, vitamins, and minerals
- Annual grass
- Great forage producing variety
- Can be used for erosion control
Product Information
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.
*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.
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
Instructions
When choosing to start a new lawn, remove old vegetation by using a de-thatcher, power rake or tiller to kill the existing vegetation. Rake or drag the area to remove debris and dead grass for a clean area. Ensure the soil is leveled and loosened to allow the seed to have good soil contact once spread on a clean seed bed.
If you have an area with heavy weed coverage, we recommend starting fresh by killing and removing the existing vegetation. If you choose to use chemicals, herbicides or fertilizers, you must check with the product's manufacturer prior to planting new seed to ensure the proper waiting period.
When overseeding an existing area, mow your lawn at the lowest setting and bag the clippingsx. Rake or drag any areas that have dead thatch or debris.