Description
Hordeum vulgare
A stunning Ethiopian heirloom black barley! Edible AND ornamental!
Highly ornamental hull-less, 2-row variety with smoky-black seeds at maturity. In addition to being delicious in baked goods—especially cookies—it also makes a great cover crop and/or a lovely addition to fresh and dried flower bouquets.
Seeds grown by Titbout's Seeds in Missoula, Montana and Reditus Natural Farming in Ferdinand, Idaho.
200 seeds.
Directions: Direct seed in spring. Seed thickly for green manure, thin to 6" apart for grain.
|
Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|
1/2" |
3-6" |
3-6 |
72-85 |