Naked Oat
| Naked Oat (Avena nuda) grows up to 4 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, edible but not medicinal. |
Habit
Grass
Height
0.6-1.0 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
15-25°C
Humidity (%)
50-60%
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10-10-10)
Watering
Regular, moderate
Plant Weight
100-200 g
Flowering Time
Summer, Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Edible grains
NPK ratio
20:40:20
life Span
Annual
Health Benefits
High in fiber, heart-healthy
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
| 50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand |
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
| Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with balanced fertilizer. |
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Rust.
Symptoms
Wilting and stunted growth, White powdery growth on leaves, Brown spots on leaves, Rusty masses on leaf.
Organic Remedies
Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Use Resistant varieties, Improve soil aeration, Spray Neem Oil, Prune infected plant parts.
Fungicide with Propicanazole, Sulphur based Fungicides, Copper based fungicides.