Hordeum vulgare 72 days to 84 days. Sustainably Grown. Protein level 16.31. That is huge! Most wheats only obtain 12-13% protein, and many corn varieties have less than that! Originated in Ethiopia. Spring-planted, hulless, 2-row barley. Logged at the USDA seed bank in 1920 and selected from a landrace that was a six-row hulless white and black seeded variety.

Jet Barley performs extremely well here, even with little to no water in the spring. This variety is known for its excellent resistance to smut.

Jet Barley has a rich, nutty flavor, and we frequently use it in soups. When I have more this year, I will play with different styles of baked goods. Two-row barley is traditionally used in English-style ales. Excellent for livestock once threshed, unless, of course, you are feeding it to chickens. In that case, we throw the whole shock to them. We also use the straw in animal bedding and later in the compost pile, adding to our wonderful Organics.

Drought-tolerant and also tolerant of saline soils. 

Of the two years I've grown it, I've had problems with lodging (falling over) both times, but perhaps the soil was too rich. This year, there was no problem, and the soil was pretty nutrient-poor. The lesson with grains is to find the happy medium when adding Organic fertilizer, or better yet, grow a fava crop before planting. Too much fertilizer can cause lodging. Too little and you will not get proper development. 

Spring planted. Needs cool weather, but cannot withstand hard freezes. Yield: This year (2010), we achieved 1 pound per 23 sq ft, or approximately 2,100 pounds per acre.