Oat (Avena sativa):

• It is non-leguminous annual fodder crop (cereal crop)
• It is grown in tropical to temperate geographical region

Climate and altitude:

• It can be cultivated from tropical to temperate climatic condition.
• Best production is obtained at 20-30°C.
• It can be grown from Terai to Hills (59m-2000m asl).

Soil:

• It can be grown in all soils.
• Well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter are suitable.

Land preparation:

• 6-8 ploughing is done to obtain fine soil.
• Field should be weed free.

Seed rate: 100-120 kg/ha

Sowing season: Aswin-Mangsir

Method of sowing:

• Line sowing; space of 25-30 cm between rows.
• Depth; 3-4 cm, deeper sowing has less germination

Fertilizer dose:

• NPK- 80-120:30:30
• First half dose of nitrogen and full dose of P are applied at time of sowing
• Remaining half dose of nitrogen are applied 30-40 days after sowing.

Irrigation:

• 2 irrigations should be given at 25-28 days’ interval from sowing.

Harvesting time:

• After 2 month of sowing.
• 3 cut can be obtained, if irrigation facility is available.

Production:

• Green fodder: 30-45 MT/ha
• Seed production: 1200-2000 kg/ha

Varieties: Kent, Swan

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