Oat Grass
Specialty Herbs · Cat Grass
Open Pollinated
Avena sativa
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Poaceae (Grass family) · Genus: Avena
Characteristics
Color
Green
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
3–15 days
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Days to Maturity
10–120 days
Plant Height
3–6 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
6-8 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
1/4–1/2 in
Row Spacing
4–6 in
Thin To
1/4–1/2 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–75 °F
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Air Temp
28 °F
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