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(Avena sativa)
Common Oat (Avena sativa)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Avena sativa, commonly known as Common Oat, is an annual grass originally from the Fertile Crescent in the Near East. It is widely cultivated for its edible seed, which is known as a cereal grain. Common Oat is a versatile crop that is used for human consumption in forms such as oatmeal and rolled oats, and is also a staple in livestock feed. The plant thrives in temperate regions and is adapted to a wide range of climatic conditions, but it particularly favors cool, wet summers, which makes it a valuable crop in regions like Northwest Europe and Iceland.
Common Oat has a relatively low heat requirement and high tolerance for rain, distinguishing it from other cereals like wheat, rye, or barley. It can be planted in autumn for a late summer harvest or in spring for an early autumn harvest. Oats are sown as soon as the soil can be worked in spring or early summer in colder areas, while in warmer regions, planting occurs in late summer or early fall. This crop is cold-tolerant and can withstand late frosts or snow. Oats grow best on sandy loam to heavy clay soils with good drainage and can perform well on acidic soils, better than other small-grain cereals. However, saline soils are not suitable for oat cultivation. In terms of light and water requirements, oats do best in full sun or part shade with medium amounts of water. While Avena sativa is not known for significant disease problems, it can be potentially invasive outside its native range, including in the United States, so caution is advised when growing it in such areas.CC BY-SA 4.0
Common Oat has a relatively low heat requirement and high tolerance for rain, distinguishing it from other cereals like wheat, rye, or barley. It can be planted in autumn for a late summer harvest or in spring for an early autumn harvest. Oats are sown as soon as the soil can be worked in spring or early summer in colder areas, while in warmer regions, planting occurs in late summer or early fall. This crop is cold-tolerant and can withstand late frosts or snow. Oats grow best on sandy loam to heavy clay soils with good drainage and can perform well on acidic soils, better than other small-grain cereals. However, saline soils are not suitable for oat cultivation. In terms of light and water requirements, oats do best in full sun or part shade with medium amounts of water. While Avena sativa is not known for significant disease problems, it can be potentially invasive outside its native range, including in the United States, so caution is advised when growing it in such areas.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 1.5-2.5 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant
Natural Habitat
Originally from the Fertile Crescent in the Near East
Other Names
Common Names: Red Oat, Tree Oat, Oat, Side Oat, Shofan, Saathafer, Hafer, Mittelmeerhafer, Saat-Hafer, Avena
Scientific Names: , Avena sativa, Avena sativa var. mutica, Avena sativa var. aurea, Avena sativa var. aristata, Avena sativa var. brunnea, Avena orientalis, Avena sativa var. grisea, Avena sativa var. montana, Avena sativa var. inermis
GBIF Accepted Name: Avena sativa L.