diff --git a/crops/barley.lua b/crops/barley.lua
index 2f1550d..51d6561 100644
--- a/crops/barley.lua
+++ b/crops/barley.lua
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ minetest.register_node("farming:seed_barley", {
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:barley", {
 	description = S("Barley"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_barley.png",
-	groups = {food_barley = 1, flammable = 2}
+	groups = {food_barley = 1, flammable = 2, compostability = 65}
 })
 
 -- flour