A Detailed Guide to Selecting Oat Seeds and Raising Seedlings

The nutritious oatmeal that many people commonly eat is usually made of oat flakes, and oat flakes are made from oat groats. The grain of oats is used for grinding into flour or as feed, and it has high nutritional value. Below, let's learn about oat seed selection techniques and seedling-raising methods together.

1. How to Select Oat Seeds?

1. Three certificates and one license

Business license, seed certificate, quality certificate, and business license (distributor).

2. Suitable for planting

Choose varieties that have passed approval and are suitable for planting in the local area (through the county-level seed management department).

3. Check the packaging

Well printed. Some major brands have anti-counterfeiting labels.

4. Check the label (on the packaging)

The contents match the seeds being sold. This includes: seed category, variety name, place of origin, production date, quality, etc.

5. Check the color

Bright and with good gloss.

2. What Are the Precautions for Raising Oat Seedlings?

1. Temperature

Oats prefer cool conditions but are not cold-tolerant. The northern temperate zone is most suitable for planting. The seeds can germinate at 2-4°C, and the seedlings can endure low-temperature environments of -2 to -4°C, making them the most cold-tolerant among cereal crops. In northern and northwestern China, where winters are cold, sowing can only be done in spring. In more southern areas, autumn sowing is possible, but they must mature before the arrival of high summer temperatures.

2. Water

Oats grow in cold, high-altitude desert regions, but when the seeds germinate they require about 65% of their own weight in water. Their transpiration coefficient is higher than that of barley and wheat, and they consume relatively more water. If water is insufficient during the growing period, the grains often fail to fill out and yields decrease. Therefore, the roots and stems of oats often reach about one meter long so they can absorb more water.

3. Soil

Under good cultivation conditions, oats can achieve good harvests in soils of various textures, but moist soil rich in humus is best. Their adaptability to acidic soil is stronger than that of other cereal crops, but they are not suitable for cultivation in saline-alkali soil.

4. Environment

Before sowing oats, choose clear and windless weather. Spread the seeds out thinly to a thickness of 2-3 cm and sun-dry them for 3-5 days. Sun-drying can promote early germination of the seeds, increase the germination rate, and lead to earlier emergence. In addition, ultraviolet rays in sunlight kill pathogens on the seed surface, which can reduce disease. Use 0.2% of the seed amount of seed-dressing bis or carbendazim to dress the seeds to prevent oat loose smut, rust, and other diseases. In areas with severe underground pests, phoxim or carbofuran can also be used for seed dressing.

In summary, that is all for today's content. Farmer friends who need it can refer to it more. Of course, if you have better planting techniques to recommend, you can contact Nongxun Network.

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