Waxy 2-row hulless. The B-glucan line that will most likely be industrialized. Standard height and fairly late to mature. Maturity considerably later than Horsford and Whitford, allowing for greater forage production. Hay yields considerably higher than Horsford.
Hooded barleys are sometimes vulnerable to ergot, but the amount is slight.
Caution should be taken to avoid high nitrate levels when using any small grain as a forage. Test forage for nitrate before the crop is harvested. Marketed mainly in Idaho. Two inches taller and better boot emergence than Baroness. Lodging resistance equal to Baroness.