Barley.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Annual grass

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

2 to 4 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 3 à 9

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining loamy soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

-10 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Annual, typically 4 to 8 months.

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

Barley pollen can trigger seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,6 à 1,2m

Envergure

0,15 à 0,3m

Feuilles

green, blue-green, deciduous

Fleurs

green, yellow, 5 à 15cm

Fruits

tan, golden, Summer

Problèmes courants

• 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.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

Spring, Autumn

Hivernage

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 pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Poaceae

Genre

Hordeum

Ordre

Poales

Classe

Liliopsida

Région d'origine

Fertile Crescent and parts of Western Asia.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

provides cover for small birds, seeds feed songbirds

Pollinisateurs

abeilles

Utilisations

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

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.