Cool Season Annual
Barley is an upright annual grass that has a relatively short maturity. Salinity tolerance is good, and is relatively drought tolerant. It does not tolerate much flooding. It has a relatively shallow fibrous root system. It is relatively early maturity as compared to other spring cereals.
Seeds per pound: 13,500 Seeds/sq ft/pound 0.37
Uses:
- Erosion control
- Soil builder
- Nitrogen scavenger
- Weed suppression
- Grazing potential
- Hay potential
Strengths:
- Early maturing
- Good energy
Concerns:
Some varieties have rough awns, not very heat tolerant, can become weedy.
Grazing:
Good potential. Not great regrowth.
Hay:
Very good tonnes and quality. Choose smooth awned varieties.
Mycorrhizal support? Yes
