Cosaque Black Seeded Oats

The cosaque oats are a black-seeded, Winter oat. ~~~ Benefits Cosaque has higher biomass compared to cereal rye, ryegrass, wheat, triticale and other oats. It also offers excellent cold tolerance, great Winter weed suppression, good disease resistance, as well as nematode suppression. Cosaque has a fairly good C/N ratio, and a tremendous residue for next crop, which results in higher yields in the next crop. Cosaque has low lignin, making the plant very soft and palatable. It makes for excellent, nutrient-rich forage for grazing, hay, bay ledge, and silage. Wildlife loves it too. Planting Guide Cosaque Oats prefers well-drained, sandy loam. Ideal pH is between 6.0 and 6.8. They can germinate at almost any soil temperature, but it will be worth your while to avoid the coldest, wettest days. The seed can be planted between late August and February. A depth of one inch is perfect. It will take 30 lbs. of Nitrogen at planting, and apply further Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potash later b