Oats Black – per 25 kg

Black oats (Avena strigosa), often known as Saia oats in South Africa, are widely used in the country’s agricultural sector, primarily as a valuable cover crop and for livestock forage. South African farmers plant them for their ability to produce high levels of biomass, both above and below the soil, which is important for increasing organic and carbon content and improving soil health.

This fast-establishing, cool-season annual grass is also known for its strong weed-suppressing (allelopathic) and nematode-controlling properties, making it a key component in crop rotation and no-till farming systems. Black oats provide nutritious grazing, hay, and silage for livestock, and while not as winter-hardy as common oats, they are well-adapted to various South African soil types and growing conditions, especially in winter rainfall areas like the Western Cape.