why oats are not grown in telangana
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Oats are a cool-weather crop that can tolerate light frosts but is usually killed by temperatures below 5F (-15C).
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Oats is an important Cereal crop as well as fodder crop. Cultivation of Oat is similar as wheat crop. It is mainly grown in Temperate and Subtropical climates. It can also thrive well in high-altitude tropics. They are very popular due to their health benefits. Oat meal is very famous food. Oats is rich in proteins and fiber. They also help in weight loss, controlling blood pressure and for building strong immune system.
It can be cultivated on all kinds of soil. Well drained loamy soil rich in organic matter is suitable for cultivation. pH range of 5 - 6.6 is optimum for oats.
Weston-11: It has been released in 1978 for cultivation in Punjab. Plants have height of about 150 cm. Grains are long and amber in color.
Kent: It is suitable for growing in all areas of India. Average plant height is 75-80 cm. This variety is resistant to rust, lodging and blight. It gives fodder yield of 210 qtl/acre.
OL-10: Suitable for cultivation in all irrigated areas of Punjab. Seeds are of medium size. Gives average fodder yield of 270 qtl/acre.
OL-9: Suitable for cultivation in all irrigated areas of Punjab. Seeds are of medium size. Gives average seed yield of 7 qtl/acre and fodder yield of 230 qtl/acre.
OL 11: Released in 2017. It gives an average yield of 245qtl/acre. The plants are leafy, long and wide leaf.
Other States Varieties
Brunker-10: It is a quick growing variety having fine, narrow, smooth leaves. It is resistant against drought. It can be cultivated in areas of Punjab, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
HFO-114: It is suitable for cultivating in all oat growing areas. It was released in 1974 by HAU, Hisar. This variety is tall and it is resistant to lodging. It has bold seeds and has an average yield of 7-8 qtl/acre of seed.
Algerian: This variety is suitable for irrigated areas. Average plant height is 100-120 cm. It has slow early growth and light green color leaves.
OS-6: Suitable for cultivation in all areas of India. Gives average green fodder yield of 210 qtl/acre.
Bundel Jai 851: Suitable for cultivation in all areas of India. It gives average green fodder yield of 188 qtl/acre.