Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Habitat
Humid climates
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
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
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
Barley
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In German
Gerste
Steckrübe
In Spanish
cebada
nabo sueco
In Greek
κριθάρι
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
cevada
Rotavaga
In Polish
jęczmień
Rotavaga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Rutabaga
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Rutabaga? We provide you with everything About Barley and Rutabaga. Barley doesn't have thorns and Rutabaga 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 Rutabaga 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 Rutabaga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Rutabaga
Season and care of Barley and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Rutabaga season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
Barley and Rutabaga Physical Information
Barley and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Barley and Rutabaga are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of Barley and Rutabaga
Care of Barley and Rutabaga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Rutabaga pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.