Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
South America
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
Common Name
Barley
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
In French
orge
Citrouille
In Spanish
cebada
Calabaza
In Greek
κριθάρι
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
cevada
Abóbora
In Latin
hordei
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Triticeae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Giant Pumpkin
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Giant Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Barley and Giant Pumpkin. Barley doesn't have thorns and Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns. Also Barley does not have fragrant flowers. Barley has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes and wheezing and Giant Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Barley and Giant Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Giant Pumpkin
Season and care of Barley and Giant Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Giant Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Giant Pumpkin season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Giant Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral.
Barley and Giant Pumpkin Physical Information
Barley and Giant Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Barley and Giant Pumpkin are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Barley and Giant Pumpkin
Care of Barley and Giant Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.