Characteristics of the plant barley

Barley is an important cereal plant that has useful and nutritious grains, and therefore can be used as food for both animals and people.Currently, this herb is used in cosmetology, alternative medicine and cooking. Its useful properties in these areas have long been known.

Barley is an annual or perennial plant that belongs to the family of cereals. The height of the ear of culture can reach 10 or more centimeters. The stems have well developed nodes, as well as flat leaflets on them. The description says that this grain crop blooms at the beginning of summer, and the fruit comes at the end of summer. This plant is grown in many countries around the world. Also, it can often be found in the wild along the roads.

The presented plant is widely used in various fields, as it contains a large number of useful and nutritive components. Among them are the following:

• squirrels;
• cellulose;
• fats;
• carbohydrates;
• enzymes;
• acids;
• salts;
• starch;
• vitamins.

Cultural plant is also used in medicine. It has a choleretic effect, reduces heat, tones the body, relieves spasms and inflammation, and strengthens and stimulates. With the help of grains, you can remove cholesterol from the body, normalize the process of protein metabolism, improve the gastrointestinal tract, eliminate cramps, eliminate toxins and slags from the body, normalize the work of the central nervous system and so on. Also, cereal is often used as fodder for animal feed.

To spike matured, after disembarking it will take on average about 3 months. For plants, when planting, the best temperature is from 1 to 3 degrees Celsius. But the ear matures only at +20 degrees. Some varieties can ripen at a lower temperature, depending on the place of germination. Typically, these varieties are intended for the North and the highland regions of the Russian Federation. Winter varieties allow farmers to confidently plan yields and not be afraid of frost.

Barley grain usually has a length of 8 mm. With the germination and appearance of the first ears, they may be affected by diseases and pests, which usually appear due to the lack of nitrogenous compounds in the soil, because of which the quality of the grain also suffers. Seeds are recommended to be planted in the prepared soil. This is usually done in the fall.

The most common and popular form of this cereal is a two-row. He is winter and spring.

The culture has good characteristics and is distinguished by high confidence among farmers around the world. At the same time, it brings a good low temperature and a lot of sun, but it will require regular feeding of soil at the place of germination and moistening.

The culture is capable of growing on soils with any acidity, but prefers black soil. Before planting, it is recommended to plow the land and clean it well from weeds. For a good shoot and getting a big harvest, it is recommended to give the grasses enough sun, but at the same time protect them from high temperatures.

Barley has several species and families, which are divided into subfamilies and are close relatives of barley. Common barley can be used as food by both humans and animals, but fodder barley is more suitable for animals.

Grain crops are classified according to the amount of endosperm and proteins in the composition. If there is a lot of these components, then it can be used to make malt and get beer from it. In the bakery also apply this culture. It makes a rather loose and plump bread. Such a product contains a lot of sugar and can ferment well when fermenting.

Some cereal plants are perennial grasses.They differ in characteristics and methods of planting, the number of crops and the period of appearance of the crop. Winter barley is capable of producing a lot of crop, and is grown in unpretentious soil and does not get sick, but at the same time it does not withstand cold, and therefore it must be properly treated after planting and prepared for winter.

This cereal can grow in any region, regardless of the weather conditions in it. Recently, high-yielding varieties of this crop have appeared, which make it possible to collect a large amount of grain per hectare. Before planting such crops, it is recommended to choose the variety that is intended for a particular region.

The “Priazovskiy” belongs to the universal varieties, which is distributed throughout Russia, including in the northern or southern parts of the country. The peculiarity is that it quickly adapts to any soil and gives birth to it well. Culture can grow as a feed, and for food needs. The ripening period of this variety averages 80 days.

The stem, on which the ear keeps, looks rather strong, and therefore the plants do not fall during strong winds and precipitation. The culture is also resistant to the appearance of various pathologies. Productivity makes 50 centners from hectare. Grain mass varies in the order of 0.40 g.

The variety "Helios" is also distinguished by a high emergence rate and good quality of grain. It ripens about 3 months, and also unpretentious to a ground. On average, about 80 quintals of cereals can be harvested per hectare.

"Mamluk" refers to productive species and gives good yields when performing all the required agrotechnical measures. This makes it possible to collect about 40 centners per hectare. It has a high yield, and therefore is popular in various regions of the country. Culture tolerates drought well and ripens early. It is resistant to various diseases and is often used to make cereals.

The variety "Duncan" was first bred in Canada, after which it spread throughout the world. It is characterized by a high rate of emergence of shoots, high yield and speed of germination. Culture has a strong stem, and therefore resistant to lodging with strong winds and rains. Productivity - 80 centners. When growing this variety, it is worth remembering that he does not like strong thickening and the presence of weeds on the plot.

Grain varieties "Vakula" adapt well to different soils, have good germination and give great yields. Grain germinates quickly, regardless of weather conditions, but it is recommended to constantly feed the plant. The grains themselves have a high protein content, which allows them to be used for feeding livestock or in brewing.

Not so long ago, barley was used as a foodstuff everywhere. But today its value is declining, as new hybrid varieties of wheat, corn or rice appear, which allows them to grow faster and in large volumes. Since barley usually does not have these qualities, its role fades into the background. It should be noted that in the West from this culture usually produce flakes for fast foods. In Russia, barley is used for cooking side dishes and soups. In Africa or the Middle East, cereals are used for baking and cooking cereals.

It is also noted that the plant is useful for the body. It can have a healing effect on it. Often in folk medicine, this culture is used to treat the stomach and bile ducts. Barley helps with inflammation of the respiratory tract.

It is noted by experts that this culture has no contraindications and does not harm humans. The only thing you need to collect it correctly. To do this, choose the time when the grain in the fields fully matured.This usually happens at the end of the summer. Grain can be stored whole or grind into flour if necessary. It is also worth noting that if improperly processed and when cooking, as well as medicines, barley may contain staphylococci and various sticks.

Therefore, it is important to prepare all the components after careful treatment with high temperature. It is noted that for animals all these harmful components are not dangerous.

Requirements for the use of cereals of this type are simple. Usually, the grains of the plant are used for feeding animals, but it can also be used to prepare folk recipes for getting rid of various human diseases. Barley makes decoctions for baths, poultices, compresses, and more. Knowing the features of this cereal, everyone will be able to evaluate its benefit and use it properly if necessary.

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