Cultivation
Hordeum vulgare L.
The set of barley grain characteristics that determines its suitability for malting and the production of high-quality wort. It is evaluated through protein content, extractivity, viability, and physical parameters of the grain.
In the reference 752 varieties crop Barley, where this is mentioned in the description.
For malting purposes, two-row barley varieties are preferred, as they possess more uniform grain and thin husks, which contributes to high extractivity. A critical parameter is the protein content within the range of 8–12%; exceeding this level hinders grain modification, while an excessively low content impairs the fermentation process and beer foam stability.
Technological value is determined by an extractivity level of 79–82% and a germination capacity of at least 95%. Important physical indicators are grain uniformity and husk content, which should be 8–9%. Quality is directly dependent on agronomic practices: excessive nitrogen fertilization increases protein content, while disease infection or adverse weather conditions negatively affect germination energy and grain purity.
General information about the subject — on the page Malting quality.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Claus Einfeldt
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
W WEIBULL
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta UK Ltd
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nordic Seed A/S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
KWS Lochow
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SELGEN A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Vebsaat-und Pflanzgut
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
VEB Saat und Pflanzgut (DE)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Dieter Stelling
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nordsaat Saatzuchtgesellschaft mbH
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nickerson Seeds Ltd (GB)/Nickerson SA (FR)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
TOURNEUR
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH Saatzucht Langenstein
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SAATEN-RING
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
PLANT BREEDING INTERNATIONAL CAMBRIDGE
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
LOCHOW| KWS LOCHOW GMBH
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nickerson Seeds Ltd (GB)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Unisigma GIE (FR)/Advanta Belgium BVBA-SPRL (BE)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
NORDSAAT SAATZUCHTGESELLSCHAFF MBH UTILISER 4/5531 (DE)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Svalöf Weibull (SE)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Claus Einfeldt
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GmbH&Co.KG
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GmbH&Co.KG