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Barley



Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is a major food and animal feed crop, a member of the grass family Poaceae. In 2005, barley ranked fourth in quantity produced and in area of cultivation of cereal crops in the world (560,000 km²)Its germination] time is anywhere from 1-3 days.



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