Growing guide · Field crops
Oat
Avena sativa
Second most grown cereal (317,900 ha in 2025). Tolerates acidity better than other cereals and breaks foot-rot cycles.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sowing / planting | soil 4–5 °C; oat tolerates colder soil | [4] |
| Sowing depth | no exact value in the sources | |
| Seed rate / spacing | 450–500 seeds/m² (VYR: 400–550) | [2][3] |
| pH | above 5.8 | [2] |
| Harvest | combine below 25 %, dry below 14 % | [2] |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
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These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.