{"product_id":"organic-steptoe-barley-seeds","title":"Organic Steptoe Barley – Unhulled Bulk Grain Seeds","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Steptoe Barley - Unhulled Bulk Grain Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrow fresh green barley grass with Steptoe, a six-row spring barley variety of \u003cstrong\u003eHordeum vulgare\u003c\/strong\u003e. These whole, unhulled barley grains retain their protective outer hulls and are intended primarily for growing barley grass, sprouting, and cool-season planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteptoe barley produces upright cereal grass and is well suited to indoor growing trays or outdoor garden plots with appropriate seasonal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSteptoe six-row spring barley variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhole, unhulled barley grain with the outer hull intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for growing barley grass in trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCan be used for sprouting with proper handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCool-season annual cereal grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for indoor and outdoor growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hordeum vulgare\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steptoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six-Row Spring Barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unhulled \/ Whole\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright Cereal Grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool Season\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun outdoors; bright light for young grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred Outdoor Soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5-7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrow Fresh Barley Grass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarley grass can be grown in shallow trays with clean, moist growing medium. Rinse the grain, hydrate it using a suitable pre-soaking method, and drain thoroughly before spreading it evenly over the prepared tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the growing medium consistently moist without standing water. Provide good airflow and bright light once the grass emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest young green barley grass at the desired stage using clean scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSprouting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhole, unhulled barley can be used for sprouting. Use clean equipment and potable water, drain thoroughly, and maintain appropriate food-safety practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaw sprouts can carry foodborne pathogens. Food-safety practices are especially important when growing sprouts intended for consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteptoe is a spring barley variety adapted to cool-season growing. Plant outdoors during the appropriate spring planting window for your region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a location with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during seedling establishment and avoid poorly drained conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant: Unhulled Barley\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese grains retain the tough outer hull. They are not the same as pearled barley or ready-to-cook barley groats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor conventional cooked-grain or flour use, the grain must first be appropriately dehulled, cleaned, and processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGluten Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarley naturally contains gluten. This product is not gluten-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Steptoe barley?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteptoe is a six-row spring barley variety developed by Washington State University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I grow barley grass indoors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Whole barley grains can be grown into young green barley grass in trays with moisture, airflow, and bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this barley hulled or unhulled?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is unhulled, meaning the outer hull remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use these grains directly as food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer hull must be removed and the grain appropriately processed for conventional cooked grain or flour uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Steptoe a malting barley?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Steptoe is classified as a six-row spring nonmalting barley variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes barley contain gluten?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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