Barley
$17.99
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Seeds will store for at least 1 to 2 years.
Description
Barley is one of the most adaptable and efficient spring-seeded cover crops. It establishes quickly in cool soils, produces reliable biomass, and delivers strong soil-health benefits, especially in low-fertility soils.
Deep, fibrous roots help stabilize soil, preventing erosion and nutrient runoff, especially in lighter soils. Plants are more drought-tolerant than oats or wheat, making barley well-suited to droughty soils or locations with variable moisture conditions.
Barley has good salinity tolerance, meaning it can be planted in challenging soils where other crops do poorly. As a result, it is often used to help remediate poor soils containing high salts or other contaminants.
Although barley is a great cover crop choice, it can also be harvested for soups and cereals or used for malting beer.
Untreated, Non-GEO Seed
250g covers approximately 250 sq. ft
1 kg covers approximately 1000 sq. ft
- Latin Name: Hordeum vulgare
- Hardiness: Hardy Annual
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Germination: 3-7 days
- Planting Dates: Apr 1 - Sep 1
- Seeding Rate: 1kg per 1000 sq. ft (45kg per acre)
- Max Planting Depth: 1” - 1.5"
- Growth Habit: Upright and erect grass. Plants grow 2' to 4' tall as they form heads
- Benefits: Drought and salt tolerant, nutritious grain, adds organic matter, improves soil structure, captures nutrients
- Sun Exposure: Part Shade to Full Sun
- Usual Seed Life: 2-3 years
- Cover Crop Management: Till, mow or graze to terminate. Plants will winterkill in zone 6 or colder.
Highest Quality Standards
Our cover crop seed comes from high-quality stock and is tested for germination. We've selected the best varieties available in order to maximize each species' potential.
