Oats are a grass that thrives in cool weather. This versatile plant is perfect for homesteading and promoting self-sufficiency. It can be grown as cat or pet grass, chicken forage, shoots or microgreens, a valuable medicinal herb, a soil-building ground cover, green manure, oat straw, and a nutritious grain crop for sustainable gardening.

• Valuable Medicinal Herb - Oats are nutrient-rich and high in silica and are a prized medicinal herb. The milky tops are the immature seed heads that appear after flowering and are commonly used in herbal teas to support the nervous system, aiding in relaxation and sleep. Oat straw is a gentle ingredient often used in teas, baths, rinses, and infusions to promote skin, hair, and nail health.
• Versatile Crop - Oats are a nutritious grain crop that's great for promoting self-sufficiency. They can be stored as whole grain (oat groats) for long-term storage or used as flour, steel cut oats, or rolled oats. Oats winterkill in USDA Zone 6 and colder, an ideal cover crop that won’t persist into the next season. They also provide valuable forage for chickens and livestock. Their versatility makes oats essential for any homestead's crop rotation.