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Grass Annual Beginner Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Barley

Barley is a Annual Grass that thrives in USDA Zones 3–11. It requires full_sun and takes around 60–120 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedMedium
Days to Maturity🌱 60–120 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 3–11
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Seed
Direct Sow

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Direct Sow
14 days before frost
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Fall Planting
6 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum38Β°F
Optimal55–70Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum32Β°F
Optimal60–75Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum40Β°F
Optimal60–68Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–²β–² Medium
GDD Base Temp 40Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 2200 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth1.5" (in)
Plant Spacing1" (in)
Row Spacing6" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)24 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.00 – 8.50
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week0.5 – 1" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandySiltyClay

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 8" (in)
Min. Volume 2 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Barley right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

32 βœ… Ready
18 ⚠️ Risk
AK ⚠️ Aug 25, 10:00 AKDT AL ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT AR ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT AZ ⚠️ Aug 25, 11:00 MST CA ⚠️ Aug 25, 11:00 PDT CO βœ… Aug 25, 12:00 MDT CT βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT DE βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT FL ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT GA ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT HI βœ… Aug 25, 08:00 HST IA βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT ID βœ… Aug 25, 12:00 MDT IL βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT IN βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT KS ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT KY βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT LA ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MA βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MD βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT ME βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MI βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MN βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MO ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MS ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MT βœ… Aug 25, 12:00 MDT NC ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT ND βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT NE βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT NH βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT NJ βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT NM ⚠️ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT NV βœ… Aug 25, 11:00 PDT NY βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT OH βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT OK ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT OR βœ… Aug 25, 11:00 PDT PA βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT RI βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT SC ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT SD ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT TN ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT TX ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT UT βœ… Aug 25, 12:00 MDT VA βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT VT βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT WA βœ… Aug 25, 11:00 PDT WI βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT WV βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT WY βœ… Aug 25, 12:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Direct sow outdoors Mar 17
161 days ago
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Earliest harvest May 16 ~
101 days ago
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Latest harvest Jul 15 ~
41 days ago
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Fall planting window Oct 15
in 51 days

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 0.75" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 2200 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Clover
  • Lupine
  • Peas
  • Vetch

❌ Keep Away From

  • Rye
  • Wheat