What is the best month to plant barley?

When is barley planted?

Barley is generally planted in autumn, and is suitable for planting from August to October. The survival rate of barley sown in autumn is relatively high. Barley is planted in January at the latest, and it is generally planted by seed sowing.

Planting time in the north and south : There are differences in the time suitable for planting barley in the south and the north. Generally, barley is planted in February and March in the south, and in September and October in the north.

Greenhouse planting time : Barley cannot be grown in greenhouses. Barley needs to be planted outdoors. It needs sufficient light to grow. It is usually planted outdoors in September and October.

Barley Origin and Planting Month

Common producing areas of barley include Jiangsu, Tibet, Gansu, Heilongjiang, Yunnan, Sichuan, Hubei, Xinjiang, Zhejiang, Inner Mongolia and other regions.

Jiangsu Barley

Barley in Jiangsu is planted in March and generally matures in late July. The barley in this area has a short growth cycle and matures relatively early.

Gansu Barley

Gansu barley is planted in August and usually matures around December. The barley in this area is mainly used to make beer.

Barley Varieties and Planting Months

Common varieties of barley include Qingke, Jin Barley No. 2, Kenpi Barley No. 9, etc.

Jin Damai No.2

Jin Barley No. 2 is usually planted around February and matures in June. This variety of barley grows strongly and has compact plants.

Kenbeer No.9

Kenbeer Wheat No. 9 is planted in September and generally matures in February of the following year. This variety of barley has large grains and a relatively high yield.