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Oats

Oats

Avena sativa

Easy difficulty{Winter}
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Watering
Regular moisture
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Min pot size
14" pot
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Start from
Direct sowing

About Oats

Oats (Jai) are a vigorous, fast-growing winter crop. Terrace gardeners almost exclusively grow them densely in shallow trays to produce 'cat grass' (healthy pet fodder) or oat grass for juicing. Leafy, fodder-specific varieties are best for producing lush, soft grass quickly.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–30
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 31–60
Stage 3
Heading
Day 61–90
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 91–120

Common pests and diseases

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