ND Heart Oats

UNCERTIFIED

Best cover crop oat for grazing or haying or biomass
Much better crown rust resistance than Morton or Jerry for higher yields of better quality forage
Non-PVP variety can be legally sold as Non-Certified seed
Medium-late maturity, medium tall, average lodging
Released by NDSU

Price range: $20.80 through $672.00

Purchase Options
Clear

SKU: N/A Categories: Conventional, Small Grains, Spring Oats

Oats are a vital part of strong farming systems, and we carry a wide selection of organic and conventional, non-GMO spring oat seed varieties to meet any production need. Whether you aim to produce milling-quality oats, maximize bushels for animal feed, provide a nurse crop for alfalfa or forages, plant an economical cover crop, use spring oats for hay, produce straw, or meet a niche, food-grade market, we have the best adapted spring oats for sale to meet your farm goals.

ND Heart Oats

Performance Table

Variety	Seed Color	Maturity	Plant Height	Straw Strength	Test Wt.	Grain Millers Approved?	Crown Rust	BYDV	2024 Yield (bu/A)	Avg. Yield 3-Year (bu)
ND Heart Oats	White	Med-Late	Med-Tall	Avg	36.8	No	4	4	138.2	133.4
Organic Sumo Oats	White	Early	Medium	Very Strong	37.7	Yes	3	4	138.2	132
Reins Oats	White	Early	Short	Very Strong	37.3	Yes	6	4	139.7	134.9
Organic Reins Oats	White	Early	Short	Very Strong	37.3	Yes	6	4	139.7	134.9
Rushmore Oats	White	Med	Med-Tall	Avg	37.7	Yes	5	4	148.5	149.4
Organic Rushmore Oats	White	Med	Med-Tall	Avg	37.7	Yes	5	4	148.5	149.4
Organic ND Heart Oats	White	Med-Late	Med-Tall	Avg	36.8	No	4	4	138.2	133.4
SD Buffalo Oats	White	Med-Late	Med-Tall	Strong	36.9	Yes	4	ID	145.5	152.3
Organic SD Buffalo Oats	White	Med-Tall	Med-Tall	Strong	36.9	Yes	4	ID	145.5	152.3
Mink Oats	Yellow	Late	Med-Tall	Strong	35.1	No	2	id	172	166
Organic Streaker Hulless Oats	NA	Early	Med	Avg	42.1	No	5	4	105.8	105.9
Streaker Hulless Oats	NA	Early	Med	Avg	42.1	No	5	4	105.8	105.9
George Forage Oats	NA	Very Late	Very Tall	ID	NA	NA	ID	ID	NA	NA
Cover Crop Oats	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	No	Susceptible	NA	NA	NA
Organic Cover Crop Oats	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	No	Susceptible	NA	NA	NA

Click To View The Full ND Heart Oats Performance Table >>

Spring Oats

Oats are an annual cereal grain that can be used as a nurse crop to establish alfalfa, chopped for livestock feed, or raised for grain. Spring oats are planted very early in the spring, are tolerant to cold, fast establishing, and mature in the middle of the summer. We are a dedicated supporter of oat breeding at the University level and carry a diverse selection of oat varieties to suit any purpose.

Planting: Oats should be drilled 1-2 in. deep into a firm seedbed in early spring.

Planting Rate (straight for grain/forage): 80-110 lbs. (3 bu/A).

Planting Rate (with alfalfa): 40-50 lbs (1½ – 2 bu/A).

Click here to find trial data for Conventional Oats

DOWNLOAD A GUIDE TO RAISING OATS [PDF]

Growing Quality Oats [BLOG]

Seeding Rates for Small Grains 2023

Where Can I Sell My Oats?

Planting Guidelines for Small Grains