Hordeum vulgare (FORAGE Barley)
Cool season, moderately drought tolerant annual cereal grain adapted to a wide range of soils and sites, preferring cool, dry areas. More productive on alkaline and saline soils than other cover crops. Hardier than Oats (Avena sativa), but less so than winter Wheat (Triticum aestivum). Early maturing; produces more forage in a shorter time than all other cereal crops. Graze or cut for hay or silage. Use in short rotation windows or for exceptional erosion control. Winter and spring types available. Use hay-type (beardless) varieties for grazing. Varieties listed below.
DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION
INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES
Family: Poaceae
Duration: Annual
Growth Habit: Graminoid
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VARIETIES
Haymaker - Spring forage type barley with higher forage yields than previously available varieties such as Haybet and Hays. Forage quality is excellent.