Otana Oats (Avena sativa) are a very popular and widely used spring forage oat. Otana is a comparatively tall oat. It matures mid season and develops a plump, short, white kernel. Foliage is blue-green in color.
Otana has a good forage yield and test weight. It demonstrates satisfactory resistance to lodging under dryland conditions. Height may result in lodging when grown under irrigation and high fertilization.
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Beards, Dwarf Beards and Awnlettes
Making Sense of Grain Beards
What is the difference between “bearded” and “dwarf beard” and “beardless” varieties? How do I choose the one best for me?
The table below will help you visualize the different characteristics of each variety, if they have beards (or not) and why it matters. See our BEARDED GRAINS blog post for additional information.
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Synonyms
Many plants have more than one common and scientific name. We've listed a few of them below.
- Otana Oats
- Avena sativa
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