Previous scientific name(s): Hordeum aegiceras, Hordeum distichon, Hordeum hexastichum, Hordeum irregulare, Hordeum sativum, Horeum vulgare ssp.
Cool season, moderately drought tolerant annual grass adapted to a wide variety of soils and sites. More productive on alkaline and saline soils than other cover crops. Easily outcompeted by establishing perennials. Winter and spring varieties available. Barley is more hardy than winter oats, but less hardy than winter wheat.
Contact Our Experts13 - 25 in. or taller
Bunchgrass
Native or Introduced:Introduced
Season:Cool
ft.
Precipitation:12 in.
Not Adapted
Moderately Coarse:Average
Medium:Best
Moderately Fine:Average
Fine:Average
Marginal
Neutral:Best
Basic:Average
Seeding Rate:60 - 100 PLS lbs/Acre
39.00 lbs.
Seeds per Pound:12,500
Germination Time:Days
Yes
Planting Season:Spring Fall
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