Updated Status of the Barley from the Land
April 3, 2011 C.E.
The wild barley that was unripe or "Aviv" on Firstfruits on Day 16 of Month 1 on March 22, 2011 C.E. in the Jordan Valley was found to be ripe to over-ripe or "Carmel" on Day 28 of Month 1 on April 3, 2011 C.E. Barley ranged between 91 to 94 on the Zadok Scale of cereal grain developmental stages on April 3, 2011 C.E. Barley that is classified as 93 is falling out of the head in the daytime, and barley that is 94 has dead straw that is beginning to fall over.
In the ancient world, the farmers in the Jordan Valley would have wanted to harvest this barley before the crop was lost. If the priesthood intercalated improperly, it would have caused hardship and a lost crop for some of the people they served, as the omer count to Shavuot was initiated when the sickle was put to the standing grain according to Deuteronomy 16:9. According to the received wisdom of people who determine the appointed times by observing barley, the barley crops in the Jordan Valley would not be allowed to be harvested untill April 20 - 24 2011 C.E.
The wise will understand that the sun and the moon are used to determine the appointed times of the Creator of the unisverse according to Genesis 1:14. A single man's opinion has never at any time in Israel's history governed when Israel is to keep the appointed times throughout the year. Anyone who missed the Passover on Day 14 of Month 1 on March 19, 2011 C.E. should consider keeping the second Passover on Day 14 of Month 2 on the evening of April 17, 2011 C.E. which will occur on Day 28 of the omer count.
More details and images can be viewed in this PDF document --> Barley Update April 3, 2011
Carmel barley on a popular hiking trail in the Jordan Valley on April 3, 2011 C.E.
91 on the Zadoks Scale - Kernel Hard - difficult to divide by thumbnail
Carmel barley on a popular hiking trail in the Jordan Valley on April 3, 2011 C.E.
91 on the Zadoks Scale - Kernel Hard - difficult to divide by thumbnail
Wild barley that is 91 on the Zakoks Scale - it is difficult to divide by thumbnail
A large field of wild barley south of Beit Shean near the security checkpoint in the Jordan Valley.
These pictures were taken on April 3, 2011 C.E. on Day 28 of Month 1 between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. local time.
Barley in this field ranged between 91-94 on the Zadoks Scale of cereal grain developmental stages.
A large field of wild barley south of Beit Shean near the security checkpoint in the Jordan Valley.
These pictures were taken on April 3, 2011 C.E. on Day 28 of Month 1 between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. local time.
Barley in this field ranged between 91-94 on the Zadoks Scale of cereal grain developmental stages.
Wild barley that is 91 on the Zadoks Scale - difficult to divide by thumbnail
Wild barley that is 91 on the Zadoks Scale - difficult to divide by thumbnail
Wild barley that is 92 on the Zadoks Scale - can no longer be divided by thumbnail
Wild barley that is 92 on the Zadoks Scale - can no longer be divided by thumbnail
Wild barley that is 92 on the Zadoks Scale - can no longer be divided by thumbnail
Wild barley that is 93 on the Zadoks Scale - Kernel Loosening in daytime
Wild barley that is 93 on the Zadoks Scale - Kernel Loosening in daytime
Wild barley that is 94 on the Zadoks Scale - Straw dead and collapsing
Wild barley that is 94 on the Zadoks Scale - Straw dead and collapsing
Wild barley that is 94 on the Zadoks Scale - Straw dead and collapsing
Wild barley that is 94 on the Zadoks Scale - Straw dead and collapsing
This field of cultivated bread wheat in the Jordan Valley was 87 on the Zadoks Scale of cereal grain development.
This photo is from April 3, 2011 C.E. at around 6:00 p.m. Wheat was brought as the firstfruits for Shavuot in ancient Israel.
This kernel of cultivated bread wheat is Hard Dough or 87 on the Zadoks Scale of cereal grain development.
This photo is from April 3, 2011 C.E. at around 6:00 p.m. Wheat was brought as the firstfruits for Shavuot in ancient Israel.