Cover Crop Barley Homesteader

Attracts: Beneficial insects and pollinators.

Blooms: Small, greenish flower spikes in late spring to summer.

Days to Germination: 7-10 days.

Days to Harvest: 60-90 days for cover crop use.

Foliage Colour: Bright green turning golden at maturity.

Hardiness Zone: Zones 3-9.

Height: 2-4 feet tall.

Heirloom: No.

Light: Full sun.

Maintenance Level: Low.

Native vs. Non-Native: Non-native (native to Western Asia and Northeast Africa).

Plant Spacing: 1-2 inches apart.

Purpose/Use: Cover crop, erosion control, forage, green manure.

Row Spacing: 6-12 inches.

Plant Type: Annual.

Seed Depth: 1-1.5 inches.

Seed Spacing: 1-2 inches apart.

Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Special Features: Fast-growing, cold-tolerant, improves soil structure and suppresses weeds.

Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during establishment.