Oats are one of the most versatile and widely grown cover crops, used in gardens and on small farms. Its quick germination, fast growth, and dense canopy make it a great choice for planting at any time of the growing season. It is often used as a nurse crop and planted with other slower-germinating species, such as clover, alfalfa or perennial grasses, to help protect them while they establish. Oats seeding rate should be no more than 50% when being under-seeded with other species. When planted in spring, oats produce large amounts of top growth and extensive roots, which help improve soil structure, add organic matter, and suppress weeds. They are typically tilled under, mowed or grazed before the seedheads form. If planted in late summer or early fall, oats will winterkill once freezing temperatures arrive (zone 7 or colder). This helps break down and decompose the vegetation during the winter and makes spring tillage easier. Oats can be used as a nurse crop with other species, such as clover. The seeding rate can be reduced by half when planting as a mix with other seed types.Untreated, Non-GMO Seed 250g covers approximately 250 sq. ft1 kg covers approximately 1000 sq. ft
