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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