Hordeum trifurcatum
Jacq.
Egyptian Barley
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Description
Hordeum trifurcatum is a ANNUAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Edible Uses
Seed - cooked. The seed can be ground into a flour and used as a cereal in making bread, porridge etc.
Distribution
N. Africa to W. Asia.
Where It Grows
Coming Soon
Cultivation
Succeeds in most soils and in climates ranging from sub-arctic to sub-tropical. Easily grown in light soils. Cultivated for its edible seed in N. Africa.
Propagation
Seed - sow in situ in March or October and only just cover the seed. Make sure the soil surface does not dry out if the weather is dry. Germination takes place within 2 weeks.
Other Uses
Biomass Mulch Paper. The stems, after the seed has been harvested, have many uses. They are a source of fibres for making paper, a biomass for fuel etc, they can be shredded and used as a mulch.
