Only available one month before planting season
Barley (Hordeum vulgare), a member of the grass family, is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climates globally. It was one of the first cultivated grains, particularly in Eurasia as early as 10,000 years ago.[3] Barley has been used as animal fodder, as a source of fermentable material for beer and certain distilled beverages, and as a component of various health foods. It is used in soups and stews, and in barley bread of various cultures. Barley grains are commonly made into malt in a traditional and ancient method of preparation.
In 2017, barley was ranked fourth among grains in quantity produced (149 million tonnes) behind maize, rice and wheat
Kg/Ha 50 - 75
Plant in February - April
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Quick germination, and rapid growth allows it to out-compete weeds
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Early production of large amounts of biomass
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Tolerant of low fertility, high pH, and sandy soils
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Scavenges available nitrogen from the ground
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Easy control by both chemical and mechanical means