Barley

Hordeum vulgare, Poaceae

Zones

2a–9b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Mulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

FenugreekTrigonella foenum-graecum

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Sweet CloverMelilotus officinalis

Nitrogen Fixation

Bachelor ButtonCentaurea cyanus

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Mountain MintPycnanthemum virginianum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Sweet RocketHesperis matronalis

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

OatsAvena sativa

Barley and oats compete intensely for soil nutrients and barley can produce mild allelopathic effects on oat germination

Lambs QuartersChenopodium album

Lamb's quarters is a strong competitor with cereal crops like barley for nitrogen and phosphorus

BuckwheatFagopyrum esculentum

Buckwheat and barley compete for similar nutrients and growing space when planted together

Uses

Functions

FoodSoil Building

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Barley grow in?

Barley grows in USDA hardiness zones 2a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Barley?

Good companions for Barley include Fenugreek, Sweet Clover, Bachelor Button, Mountain Mint, Sweet Rocket.

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