But they grow especially well in areas that have a cool, moist climate and fertile soil. Farmers grow two types of oats, spring oats and winter oats. Spring oats are planted in early spring and harvested in summer. Winter oats are planted in fall and harvested the next summer. They start growing before the weather turns cold.
Growth stops during the winter and begins again in spring.
Winter oats are not as hardy as other winter grains, and so they are grown mainly in areas that have mild winters. Oats are harvested after the plants become dry and yellow and the seeds harden. I chose oatmeal because oatmeal cookies are my favorite.