Barley

SKUS: CC113A, CC113B, CC113C, CC113D, CC113S

An open pollinated hardy annual. Barley Cover Crop Seeds are a fast-growing grass with fibrous roots that can reach as far as 2m (6') deep. It is less upright than oats, and not nearly as weedy as rye. Read More

Exposure Full-sun to partial shade

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Product Details

Hordeum vulgare. An open pollinated hardy annual. Barley Cover Crop Seeds are a fast-growing grass with fibrous roots that can reach as far as 2m (6') deep. It is less upright than oats, and not nearly as weedy as rye. Excellent for erosion control and holding nitrogen, which will be released as the the tilled barley decomposes. Barley is great for grain and straw production. Underseed with Crimson Clover, harvest the grain, and then till under the clover in the first or second year. Barley does not overwinter in cold climates - will winter-kill at -8°C (17°F). 50kg per acre. 500g covers approximately 438ft.

(Open-pollinated seeds)

Quick Facts:

Hardy annual
Fast growing grass with fibrous roots
Great for grain and straw production
Excellent for soil erosion control
Open-pollinated seeds

All About Barley

Latin

Latin
Hordeum vulgare
Family: Poaceae

Exposure

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Timing

Timing
Sow barley any time during the growing season, from early March to the end of August. Barley does not overwinter in cold climates – it will winter-kill at -8°C (17°F). To harvest grain, plant in the spring only.

Starting

Starting
Sow to a depth of 2-4cm (1-1½").

Growing

Growing
Cut or scythe and leave in place on the soil as a mulch. It can easily be worked into the soil with a garden fork. Allow two weeks before planting the following crop.

How to Grow Barley

Step 1

Timing

Sow barley any time during the growing season, from early March to the end of August. Barley does not overwinter in cold climates – it will winter-kill at -8°C (17°F). To harvest grain, plant in the spring only.

Step 2

Starting

Sow to a depth of 2-4cm (1-1½").

Step 3

Growing

Cut or scythe and leave in place on the soil as a mulch. It can easily be worked into the soil with a garden fork. Allow two weeks before planting the following crop.