Oats
Avena sativa
A widely cultivated cereal grown for human food and livestock feed, notable for its high fiber content.
Family
Poaceae
Temperature
16-20°C (absolute 5-30°C)
Rainfall
600-1000mm (absolute 250-1500mm)
Soil pH
5-6 (absolute 4.5-7.5)
Soil types
Tolerates a wide range, including poor, acidic soils