Organic Steptoe Barley – Unhulled Bulk Grain Seeds

Organic Steptoe Barley - Unhulled Bulk Grain Seeds

Grow fresh green barley grass with Steptoe, a six-row spring barley variety of Hordeum vulgare. These whole, unhulled barley grains retain their protective outer hulls and are intended primarily for growing barley grass, sprouting, and cool-season planting.

Steptoe barley produces upright cereal grass and is well suited to indoor growing trays or outdoor garden plots with appropriate seasonal conditions.

Product Highlights

• Steptoe six-row spring barley variety
• Whole, unhulled barley grain with the outer hull intact
• Suitable for growing barley grass in trays
• Can be used for sprouting with proper handling
• Cool-season annual cereal grass
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor growing

Product Profile

• Common Name: Barley
• Botanical Name: Hordeum vulgare
• Variety: Steptoe
• Family: Poaceae
• Grain Type: Six-Row Spring Barley
• Grain Form: Unhulled / Whole
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Growth Habit: Upright Cereal Grass
• Growing Season: Cool Season
• Sunlight: Full Sun outdoors; bright light for young grass
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Preferred Outdoor Soil pH: 6.5-7.0

Grow Fresh Barley Grass

Barley 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.

Keep the growing medium consistently moist without standing water. Provide good airflow and bright light once the grass emerges.

Harvest young green barley grass at the desired stage using clean scissors.

Sprouting

Whole, unhulled barley can be used for sprouting. Use clean equipment and potable water, drain thoroughly, and maintain appropriate food-safety practices.

Raw sprouts can carry foodborne pathogens. Food-safety practices are especially important when growing sprouts intended for consumption.

Outdoor Growing

Steptoe is a spring barley variety adapted to cool-season growing. Plant outdoors during the appropriate spring planting window for your region.

Choose a location with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during seedling establishment and avoid poorly drained conditions.

Important: Unhulled Barley

These grains retain the tough outer hull. They are not the same as pearled barley or ready-to-cook barley groats.

For conventional cooked-grain or flour use, the grain must first be appropriately dehulled, cleaned, and processed.

Gluten Information

Barley naturally contains gluten. This product is not gluten-free.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steptoe barley?

Steptoe is a six-row spring barley variety developed by Washington State University.

Can I grow barley grass indoors?

Yes. Whole barley grains can be grown into young green barley grass in trays with moisture, airflow, and bright light.

Is this barley hulled or unhulled?

It is unhulled, meaning the outer hull remains intact.

Can I use these grains directly as food?

The outer hull must be removed and the grain appropriately processed for conventional cooked grain or flour uses.

Is Steptoe a malting barley?

No. Steptoe is classified as a six-row spring nonmalting barley variety.

Does barley contain gluten?

Yes. Barley naturally contains gluten.