Black Oats 'Bountiful'

A black hulled oat (Avena sativa) that was sent to me by a researcher in Teagasc.  It is a husked Spring sown variety. It is tall reaching nearly 2m. Traditionally black coloured oats were favoured by horse breeders. They are higher in protein and antioxidants - horses fed on black oats were said to 'go the extra furlong'.

Oats grow and ripen very easily in Ireland. I sow in rows at least wide enough to get a hoe through. Once they get going they will outcompete weeds and need no more attention until harvest.

Average 200 seeds per packet.