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(Arpa, Orzo,
Gerst, Cebada, Ta Mai,
Jo) - An annual
grass about 36 inches tall bearing plumes of seeds,
which are used to
make
porridge and bread (though it has a low gluten
content and so does not
work
as well as flour for this purpose). The seeds are also used to
make
miso and tempeh and to sprout, and in soups
and stews. Barley
malt
is used in a wide variety of foods (including corn flakes
and beer),
and
is made by sprouting, then roasting the seed.
Medicinally, barley
has
been used to treat stomach disorders (the infamous Barley
Water in Mary
Poppins),
and as a poultice for cuts. Recent research
seems to show that it
may
benefit those with diabetes, may lower cholesterol,
and treat some
cancers.
One of the oldest grains in cultivation, barley is
very easy to grow in
most any soil and succeeds further north than most other grains.
A
very
pretty grass, it can be used to add fall color to flower
beds and
planters. Full sun.
#B1-4156 Bulk seed 1 pound $8.95 |
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#B5-4156 Bulk seed 5 pounds $17.95 |
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#B50-4156 Bulk seed 50 pounds (email for shipping quote) $49.95 |
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#B1z-4156 Dried barley grass powder 1oz $20.00 |
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#B1lb-4156 Dried barley grass powder 1lb $45.00 |
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