Monday, August 30, 2010

Fun Barley Facts!!!

Here are some facts about Barley!!
- When Barley has reached full maturity it is golden in color and wrinkled.
-Barley grows best in full sunlight.
-Barley also grows best when the ground is cool (around 34-36 F)
-Barley doesn't require alot of water because too much water will cause the plant to decompose.
-Barley belongs to the grass family.

1 comment:

  1. -Germanation: a process in which an embryo (baby) plant begins to grow.
    - the root is the first thing to come out of the seed
    - the cotyledon stores food for the seed and is pulled out with the root when it grows up.
    -is considered a fruit because it has a fruit coat, which reduces the rate of the water uptake, which is good for the seed to grow.
    -has a low sugar content

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