Barley.

De un vistazo

Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual grass

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

2 to 4 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 9

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Plant your seeds in well draining soil during the cooler months to encourage strong growth. Keep an eye out for yellowing leaves which can indicate poor drainage or nutrient deficiency. It is a straightforward plant that mostly just needs plenty of sun.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged during the active growing season.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer once a month to support rapid development.

Poda

Pruning is generally not needed unless you are harvesting the grain or removing dead stalks.

Trasplante

As an annual crop, barley is typically grown from seed and harvested rather than repotted.

Suelo

Well draining loamy soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-10 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Annual, typically 4 to 8 months.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally non-toxic, but the awns on the seed heads can cause mechanical irritation.

Niños

The sharp awns on the mature seed heads can poke or scratch small children if handled carelessly.

Alérgenos por contacto

The rough awns on the seed heads can cause skin irritation upon contact.

Alérgenos en el aire

Barley pollen can trigger seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilidad

Barley contains gluten and is not suitable for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Cómo identificarla

• Tall slender grass stalks
• Long bristly seed heads
• Narrow flat green leaves
• Fibrous root system

Altura

0,6 a 1,2m

Anchura

0,15 a 0,3m

Hojas

green, blue-green, deciduous

Flores

green, yellow, 5 a 15cm

Frutos

tan, golden, Summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A fungal infection that appears as white dusty patches on the leaves.
• Aphids — Small insects that suck sap from the tender stems and leaves.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

Spring, Autumn

Cuidados en invierno

In mild climates, winter barley is sown in autumn to overwinter as a small plant. In colder regions, it is grown as a spring annual.

En maceta

It grows well in containers at least 30 cm deep to accommodate the root system.

Planting nitrogen fixing legumes alongside barley can significantly improve soil fertility for the crop.

Buenas compañeras

• Trifolium — Clover fixes nitrogen in the soil which helps the barley grow.
• Guisante — Peas are excellent nitrogen fixing companions for cereal crops.

Especies parecidas

• Triticum aestivum — A closely related cereal grain with similar growth requirements.
• Secale cereale — Another hardy grain often grown in similar agricultural systems.

Ciencia

Familia

Poaceae

Género

Hordeum

Orden

Poales

Clase

Liliopsida

Distribución natural

Fertile Crescent and parts of Western Asia.

Conservación

Not of conservation concern as it is a widely cultivated crop.

It thrives in open, sunny fields and is highly efficient at utilizing soil nutrients.

Valor para la fauna

provides cover for small birds, seeds feed songbirds

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

cereal grain, malting for brewing, animal fodder, cover crop

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Can I grow barley in a container?

Yes, it grows well in deep containers if given plenty of sunlight.

When should I harvest barley?

Harvest when the grain heads turn golden and the stems begin to dry out.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Hordeum is the ancient Latin term for barley, while vulgare means common.

Bueno saberlo

• Barley was used as a form of currency in ancient Mesopotamia.
• It is a primary ingredient in the production of whiskey and beer.
• The plant is highly adaptable to various soil types and climates.
• Barley straw is often used as a natural way to clarify pond water.