Barley

Barley is one of the most adaptable and efficient spring-seeded cover crops. It establishes quickly in cool soils, produces reliable biomass, and delivers strong soil-health benefits, especially in low-fertility soils. Deep, fibrous roots help stabilize soil, preventing erosion and nutrient runoff, especially in lighter soils. Barley is more drought-tolerant than oats or wheat, making it well-suited to light soils or locations with variable moisture conditions. Barley has good salinity tolerance, meaning it can be planted in challenging soils where other crops do poorly. As a result, it is often used to help remediate poor soils containing high salts or other contaminants. Although barley is a great cover crop choice, it can also be harvested for soups and cereals or used for malting beer. Untreated, Non-GEO Seed 250g covers approximately 250 sq. ft 1 kg covers approximately 1000 sq. ft