Foxtail Barley Plant
Foxtail Barley (Hordeum jubatum) is a fast-growing grass up to 3 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, low moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
30 to 100 cm
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained loamy soil
Shade
Full
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Cool
Temperature (°)
-5 to 25
Humidity (%)
40 to 70
Potting media
Garden soil
Fertilizers
Organic fertilizers
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
500-800 g
Flowering Time
Late Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.5 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.3 to 1.2
Yield Per Plant
Forage, ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Annual
Health Benefits
Erosion control, used as animal fodder.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% compost, 30% peat moss, 30% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Fusarium Wilt, Anthracnose.
Dark spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Wilting and yellowing leaves, Dark lesions on leaves.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Fungicides with tebuconazole, Fungicides with azoxystrobin.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Not typically used for health benefits.
- Some barley species have dietary fiber that supports digestion, but foxtail barley is generally considered a weed and can be harmful to animals.