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Any varieties of Oats known to do better in the heat?

 
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I manage a small farm specializing in superhot peppers and garlic. I recently watched a video, presumably by the Amish, demonstrating a method of growing oats and garlic on the same plot. In the video, they used a sickle bar mower to cut down a tall oat stand, followed by a scarifier to create furrows through the mowed oats. They then planted garlic in these furrows and covered them with the straw.

I am interested in implementing a similar method. This year, I planted spring oats with the intention of letting them go to seed before harvesting, aiming to drop them in July. My plan is to water them and obtain another oat crop to cut down in October, coinciding with the garlic planting season.

To optimize my yields for next year, I am seeking advice on the best oat varieties for summer planting, as I will be sowing the second crop in July.

Thank you.
 
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Casey, welcome to the forum!

I am sorry no one has replied and I don't have an answer so I thought I would bump your thread to get another view.

Here are some threads about oats that folks might find interesting:

https://permies.com/t/238528/Hulless-Oats-Barley

https://permies.com/t/165978/Cover-cropping-oats-sheet-mulch
 
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