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Barley Varietals


Below is a list of all known varietals for Barley. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.


Varietal Name Description Soil Texture pH Range Organic Matter Salinity Level Hardiness Zone Humidity Water (in/wk)
Astor Barley A European barley variety used primarily for malting, known for its high yield. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Balder Barley An older Scandinavian variety, used both for animal feed and brewing. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Barke Barley A premium European malting barley variety, often used in high-quality beers. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Bass Barley A variety grown for malting, especially in brewing Bass beer, known for its quality. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Bere Barley An ancient variety grown in Scotland, known for its resilience in poor soils and cool climates. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Black Barley An ancient variety with black hulls, prized for its unique color and flavor in culinary uses. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Bowman Barley A feed barley variety known for its drought tolerance and high yield, popular in the U.S. Midwest. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Brigadier Barley A winter barley variety known for its resilience to cold and high yield potential. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Capuchino Barley A winter barley variety used for both malting and feed in Mediterranean climates. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Cassata Barley A UK variety known for its disease resistance and high grain yield, used in both brewing and animal feed. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Chevalier Barley A heritage barley variety, historically popular in British brewing for its high-quality malt. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Commander Barley A high-yielding Australian variety used for both brewing and livestock feed. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Conlon Barley A high-yield two-row barley variety used primarily for malting and brewing in North America. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Dayton Barley A variety known for its use in animal feed and its high protein content. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Endeavour Barley A winter malting barley variety developed for brewing, with high yields and resilience. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Essex Barley An English feed barley variety, known for its resilience and high protein content. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Fanfare Barley A malting barley variety favored in Europe for its high-quality grain and disease resistance. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Feed Barley A variety grown primarily for livestock feed, with higher protein content to support animal growth. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Full Pint Barley A variety bred for craft brewing, with high malting quality and flavor. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Golden Promise A Scottish variety used in brewing, known for its high yield and malting characteristics. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Hana Barley A Czech malting barley used in traditional Czech lagers, known for its high-quality malt. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Hordeum Vulgare The most common barley species, grown for a variety of uses including food, feed, and brewing. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Hulless Barley A variety where the hull comes off easily during threshing, making it more suitable for food use. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Josef Barley A high-yield malting barley variety from Europe, often used in lager production. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Legacy Barley A high-yield malting variety commonly used in North American brewing. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Malting Barley A variety of barley specifically bred and grown for use in malting, often in brewing and distillation. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Manchurian Barley A variety known for its disease resistance, commonly grown in the northern regions of Asia and North America. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Maris Otter A traditional English barley variety prized by craft brewers for its malting quality and distinctive flavor. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Marthe Barley A malting variety grown in Europe, prized for its stability and brewing characteristics. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Mirena Barley A modern malting barley variety used for brewing in Europe, with high yield and disease resistance. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Naked Barley A hulless barley variety used in health foods, with high fiber content and nutrients. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Odyssey Barley A high-quality malting barley known for its consistent brewing results. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Optic Barley A modern variety used in the malting industry, known for high yields and disease resistance. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Piroline Barley A European variety used in brewing, known for its excellent malting properties. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Pixie Barley A dwarf variety of barley, used primarily in breeding programs and for research. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Princeton Barley A malting variety grown in the U.S., used for brewing and known for its disease resistance. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Reba Barley A high-yield barley variety often used in animal feed and grown in colder regions. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Scarlett Barley A widely grown malting barley variety used in brewing across Europe. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Schooner Barley An Australian variety, popular for malting and brewing, known for its stable malt quality. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Sebastian Barley A modern barley variety used in brewing, known for its malting quality and disease resistance. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Six-Row Barley A barley variety with six rows of grains, providing higher yields and more protein, often used in animal feed and brewing. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Skiff Barley A Scottish variety grown for animal feed, known for its resilience to cold weather. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Spring Barley Planted in the spring and harvested in late summer, commonly used for malting and brewing. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Steptoe Barley A drought-resistant feed barley variety commonly grown in arid regions. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Synergy Barley A malting barley with high yield and excellent disease resistance, often used in North American brewing. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Tibetan Barley A variety of hulless barley grown in Tibet, used primarily in traditional dishes like tsampa. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Two-Row Barley A barley variety where the seed head has two rows of grains, often used in brewing due to its lower protein content and higher starch. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Valticky Barley A Czech variety known for its use in pilsners and lagers due to its consistent quality. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Violetta Barley A purple-hulled barley variety known for its unique color and high antioxidant content. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Winter Barley Planted in the fall and harvested in early summer, often used for animal feed and as cover crops. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate
Wintmalt Barley A winter malting barley variety bred for high yields and quality in brewing. Sandy Loam 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) 4 - 8 9A Moderate