When is the maturity time of oats?

Oats are a common small coarse grain in our country, and are deeply loved by people for being low in sugar and highly nutritious. They are now grown in many regions, so when do oats mature?

1. When do oats mature?

Oats generally mature in early September. However, because the grains in the upper and lower parts of the oat spike do not mature uniformly, when the grains in the middle and upper part of the spike enter the late dough stage, they should be harvested in time. When harvesting, you can use a sickle to harvest all the aboveground parts and take them home to dry, or you can harvest with a machine.

2. Can raw oats be eaten directly?

Raw oat kernels and oatmeal cannot be eaten directly; they must be cooked before eating. Instant oats on the market can be eaten directly. If oats are eaten raw directly, their fiber has not been softened and can easily harm the stomach; in addition, the starch in oats is also difficult to fully digest and absorb.

A more reasonable way to eat oats is to prepare light oat porridge or oat rice. Friends who like sweetness can add an appropriate amount of milk, soy milk, and a small amount of white sugar. Friends who like saltiness can add some lean meat, vegetables, and a little salt. The oat porridge cooked this way has more balanced nutrition and also has a pleasant taste.