Oats — FarmPal
grass cover crop. Quick biomass and nurse crop
Type
grass
Season
cool
Seeding Rate
60-110 lbs/acre solo, 30-50 lbs in mix
Primary Function
Quick biomass and nurse crop
Secondary Functions
Weed suppression
Erosion control
Easy to terminate
Good in mixes
Termination Methods
Winter-kills in zones 6 and colder
Easy to mow
Light tillage
Best Before These Crops
Any spring crop
Notes
Beginner-friendly. Winter-kill provides easy spring planting. Good nurse crop for establishing perennials.