Foxtail barley Foxtail barley (Hordeum jubatum L.) is a simple perennial weed
that reproduces by seed only and has been increasing in prominence in
recent years. Foxtail barley prefers growing in soils with a high water
table and is also moderately tolerant to saline soils. Seed production
occurs from July to September and seeds are easily dispersed by water
and wind. In the seedbank, seeds can persist for up to 7 years and germinate
in late summer and spring. Foxtail barley can be managed by tillage, growing
competitive crops, application of herbicides, and by managing the water
table.
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