OATS Avena sativa

Origin: Iraq, Turkey, Europe
Description: Annual
Primary Adaptation:  Feed Oats are tolerant of  heavy, wet soils.  They tend to be generally more cold sensitive (damaged) than other small grains.
Uses: Pasture, hay and silage
Planting Rate: In mixtures, plant 60-90 lbs of seed per acre, or 90-120 lbs an acre alone.
Fertilization: Responsive to nitrogen, and require adequate amounts of phosphorus and potassium
Seasonal Production: November-April

Magnum 2000 Forage Oats
TYPE: A tall and prolific forage oat.  See picture above showing Magnum 2000 Oats at 60 days after planting. Adapted for use throughout the South for Fall and Spring planting, Best with Early Spring planting in the Midwest and Northeast.