An Introduction to Oats: Other Names and How to Grow Them
Oats are cultivated all over the world. In China, they are mainly distributed in Inner Mongolia, Jilin, Shanxi, Hebei and other places, among which the planting area in Inner Mongolia is relatively large. Oats have high nutritional value, and in daily life we often eat oats, all of which are processed. In addition, oats can also be made into feed for animals. Let's take a look below at what other names oats have and how to grow them.
I. What other names do oats have?
Oats are also called hulled oats, wild oats and brome, and are a food with low fat content, very high nutritional value, and rich in dietary fiber, amino acids and protein.
Oats are an ideal ingredient for many people who are reducing fat, because their fiber can absorb a lot of water and give a feeling of fullness, while also improving constipation and promoting intestinal peristalsis.
In addition, oats can also lower blood lipids and cholesterol and regulate blood sugar.
There are many varieties of oats sold on the market, including direct oat flakes, oat bran, and oat drinks. Overall, consumer acceptance is relatively high.
II. How are oats grown?
1. Land selection and land preparation
Oats like to grow in warm, humid and cool environments, but they are not tolerant of high temperatures. If there is insufficient light, the growth and development of oats will be unfavorable. Therefore, when planting oats, it is suitable to choose cool gentle slopes and ridge land in mountainous areas, and be sure to stay away from places with industrial pollution.
After the crops are harvested in autumn, deep plowing and harrowing should be carried out. Whether to plow shallowly or deeply should be decided according to the weather. If there is relatively a lot of rain, the ground temperature is relatively low, so the ground temperature should be raised by plowing and turning the soil to release soil moisture.
2. Key points of fertilization
Oats have a very developed root system and a very strong absorption capacity, so base fertilizer should be the main focus, with topdressing as a supplement. For the base fertilizer, choose fully decomposed farmyard manure and spread it evenly, which is beneficial to the growth of oats.
3. Seed selection and seed treatment
To obtain high yields of oats, choose oat varieties with great potential, relatively good quality and lodging resistance. All regions should choose suitable oat varieties according to actual local conditions, adapting measures to local conditions.
After selecting the seeds, remove the thin and long seeds and remove impurities, sun-dry the seeds for three days in advance, then spread them out to dry at a thickness of 3 cm to ensure seed quality, and wait until the seedlings grow evenly and strongly. Before sowing oats, carry out disinfection treatment, then stir evenly, which can reduce the occurrence of insect pests.
4. Sowing time and sowing methods
The germination temperature of oat seeds is relatively low. 15°C is the best temperature for emergence. A reasonable sowing rate should be determined according to the characteristics of the variety and the fertility conditions of the land. Sowing too sparsely or too densely is not conducive to high yields.
The above is an introduction to the other names of oats and how to grow oats. We hope it is of some help to you.