[info_list font_size_icon=”36″ icon_border_style=”solid” icon_border_size=”1″ border_color=”#b5b5b5″ connector_color=”#b5b5b5″ connector_animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”Fast Facts” list_icon=”Defaults-check”] Quick Growing.

Winter Kills.

Excellent companion in mixes.[/info_list_item][info_list_item icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^508|url^https://birdagronomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/oats-tn.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^oats-tn|description^null”]Oats are a great cover crop for beginners. They help to mellow soils, boost beneficial biology, and break down quickly after winterkilling. Quick growth helps to outcompete weeds and also control erosion. A great option for beginning cover croppers!

Type: Nutrient Scavenger (Grass)

Seeding Rate:

  • Precision: 18
  • Drill: 25
  • Broadcast: 30

Planting Depth:  1 in.[/info_list_item][/info_list]

Benefits of Oats

Nitrogen Fixer: n/a
Nutrient Scavenger: Good
Soil Builder: Good
Compaction Relief

Topsoil: Good
Subsoil: Poor

Erosion Control: Excellent
Residue Decomposition: Moderate
Weed Suppression: Excellent
Grazing: Excellent
Forage Value: Good
Attracts Beneficial Insects: Fair