Oats Plant 

Oats (Avena sativa) is a hardy, moderate-growing grass reaching 4 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.

Habit

Grass

Height

0.6-1 m

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, loamy

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Worldwide

Climatic Condition

Temperate, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

15-25°C

Humidity (%)

50-60%

Potting media

Loamy, peat

Fertilizers

Balanced NPK (10-10-10)

Watering

Regular, moderate

Plant Weight 

100-500 g

Flowering Time

Summer, Fall

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Water Ph level

6.5 - 7.5

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Edible grains

NPK ratio 

20:20:20

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

High in fiber, promotes digestion

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% compost, 30% peat moss, 30% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with phosphorus-based fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Crown Rust, Leaf Blotch, Root Rot, Fusarium Head Blight.

Symptoms

White powdery growth on leaf surfaces, Orange or red pustules on leaves, Yellow or brown lesions on leaves, Root decay, stunted growth, Bleached spikelets and shriveled grains.

Organic Remedies

Sulfur spray, Neem oil, compost tea, Prune affected areas, Use well-draining soil, Crop rotation. 

In-Organic Remedies

Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with azoxystrobin, Fungicides with metalaxyl, Fungicides with prothioconazole.