Planting Date · Barley
Barley Planting Date Calculator
Calculate the optimal planting dates for barley based on your USDA zone, last frost date, and preferred start method.
Optimal Soil Temp
45°F
Days to Maturity
90 days
Frost Tolerance
hardy
Planting Depth
1–1.5 inches
Input
Fill in the fields below, then click Calculate.
Select your USDA plant hardiness zone (3–10).
Approximate month of your last spring frost.
How you plan to start the crop.
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Tips & Best Practices
- Spring barley should be sown as early as the ground can be worked.
- Winter barley is planted in fall, 6–8 weeks before the first hard freeze.
- Barley matures faster than wheat and can be harvested in early summer.
- It tolerates saline and alkaline soils better than most small grains.