Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Southern Asia
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Humid climates
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Food Allergy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Barley
Spinach
In Spanish
cebada
Espinacas
In Portuguese
cevada
Espinafre
In Polish
jęczmień
Szpinak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Anserineae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Chenopodioideae
Properties of Barley and Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Spinach? We provide you with everything About Barley and Spinach. Barley doesn't have thorns and Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Spinach
Season and care of Barley and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is and Spinach season is . The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barley is and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barley and Spinach Physical Information
Barley and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Barley and Spinach are as follows:
Barley flower color:
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Barley and Spinach
Care of Barley and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.