Egyptian Barley (Hordeum trifurcatum)
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
Succeeds in most soils and in climates ranging from sub-arctic to sub-tropical. Cultivated for its edible seed in N. Africa.
Propagation
Seed - sow in situ in March or October and only just cover the seed. Make sure the soil surface does not dry out if the weather is dry. Germination takes place within 2 weeks.
Edible uses
Seed - cooked.
Material uses
The stems, after the seed has been harvested, have many uses. They are a source of fibres for making paper, a biomass for fuel etc, they can be shredded and used as a mulch.
Habitat
Not known in a truly wild location.
Native range
N. Africa to W. Asia.