Oat Grain Green Manure Seeds
Oats are a fast-growing green manure crop that helps to improve soil structure, suppress weeds, and add organic matter when turned into the soil. Ideal for rotation with vegetables or as a cover crop, oats are especially useful in breaking up compacted soils and supporting beneficial soil biology.
Plant Type:
- Cool season annual, frost tolerant
- Plant Height: Typically 60–100 cm
Sow When:
- Germinate best between 7 – 20°C soil temperature
- Temperate: Late summer to early autumn
- Subtropical: Autumn to early spring
- Tropical: Autumn to early spring
Germination:
- Depth: Sow seeds 2–3 cm deep
- Position: Full sun preferred
- Sow Where: Directly into prepared garden beds; keep soil moist during germination
Soil Type:
- Details: Suitable for a wide range of soils, especially loamy or clay-rich soils
Rows:
- Spacing: Broadcast or scatter evenly over the surface and rake in lightly
Details:
- Growth Period: 6–10 weeks before turning in
- Incorporation: Cut and dig into the soil before seed heads form for best results
