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Weed Management in Barley Farming

Weed Management in Barley Farming

The most common weeds in barley farming belong to the families Asteraceae, Poaceae, and Brassicaceae. They are the following (Mennan and Pala, 2018), (1): Wild oat (Avena fatua) Charlock mustard […]

Yield, Harvest, and Storage of Barley

Yield, Harvest, and Storage of Barley

What is the average yield per hectare of barley? During the last five years, the average spring barley yield has been around 7.2 tons per hectare or 107.06 bushels per […]

Barley Pests and Diseases

Barley Pests and Diseases

Barley cultivations are often threatened by external factors such as pests and diseases. If control measures are not taken in time, significant yield losses will occur. Τo better protect our […]

Barley Fertilization Requirements and Methods

Barley Fertilization Requirements and Methods

First of all, you must consider the soil condition of your field through semi-annual or annual soil testing before applying any fertilization method. There are no two identical fields in […]

Barley Irrigation Requirements and Methods

Barley Irrigation Requirements and Methods

Generally, barley uses moisture more efficiently than other cereals. As a result, it can grow without irrigation in many cases. However, almost 50% of the commercial barley farms in dry […]

Barley Soil preparation, Soil requirements, and Seeding requirements

Barley Soil preparation, Soil requirements, and Seeding requirements

After selecting and testing the barley variety (for example, a regionally adapted one), growers can prepare their fields for sowing. The appropriate seedbed preparation can dramatically affect all growth stages, […]

Principles for selecting the best Barley Variety

Principles for selecting the best Barley Variety

Selecting the most appropriate variety for a specific field is one of the most critical factors affecting barley cultivation’s success. The primary classification of the currently registered barley varieties is […]

Barley History, Plant Information, and Nutritional Value

Barley History, Plant Information, and Nutritional Value

History of Barley Common barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) comes from the wild plant Hordeum spontaneum. Several findings from the Fertile Crescent indicate that barley was domesticated 10,000 years ago and […]

Hordeum vulgare - Barley seeds

Hordeum vulgare – Barley seeds

Scientific Name (Species, Family): Hordeum vulgare, Poaceae Common name(s), variety: Barley, Sebastian Type of reproductive material: Seed Weight of 100 seeds: 2.92 g / 0.103 oz Plant life cycle: Annual Plant […]