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Barley 'Blackheart'

Hordeumvulgare

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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hordeum (HOR-dee-um)
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Species
vulgare (vul-GAIR-ee)
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Synonym
Hordeum vulgare var. distichum Blackheart
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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