Great video here in the mountains in North Carolina old farmers pulled samples from different spots. Shucked the corn in a tub of water put three ears of corn if they float corn is dry enough to pull by hand leave on the cob
Hey Greg , I was watching Danny from Deep South Home Stead and what he did with his corn cobs was very smart . Now he shells his my hand and leaves some at the top and bottom on the cobs then he gives them to the chickens. But what he does with the cobs after they been in the coop is a great idea. He collects them for next year and puts around four to a tomato plant . That’s a natural nitrogen source for the plants and hold moisture . Just saying didn’t know what u did with yours . Wish I seen it sooner because I have put my cobs in my pen after cutting off sweet corn and later burned them . Won’t be doing that no more
Is it possible for next year to show how you grow your corn from, start to finish, either in a series during the season or a single video? Many people might have more confidence to grow something, out of there comfort zone, if they have a guide. When you explained micro greens, that opened my eyes to other possibilities. I enjoy your manner of explanation.
I'd almost given up on finding an antique sheller, so I bought a modern "knock-off" model online. Later, my older friend, who doesn't grow corn any more due to diet issues, gave me his old sheller, probably close to a hundred years old. He'd mounted the sheller on a wooden box, similar to yours. The modern "knock-off" will do the trick, but for functionality, quality, and workmanship, it can't hold a candle to the old one.
The only reason grits is called grits is because of the failure to nixtamalize the corn before processing the kernal. The pericarp/shell of the corn dissolves and liquifies in calcium hydroxide. Creamy non gritty grits/corn porridge/hominy grits should be the standard.
This is awesome! I’ve been growing about 12 to 15 Jimmy Red plants just for fun… it’s a really fascinating variety for sure. Now I just need a larger plot like you have so I am actually make great grits and cornmeal out of it! Thank you for the tips! Do you save any of the seed for next years crop?
As expected another fun and informative video. Plan on planting field corn next year. For sure Hopi Blue Corn. Kink of on the fence and trying the Red Jimmy Corn so who knows. Now to finding a Corn Sheller and purchasing a Mockmill. Does the fun ever end?
I planted both (north Florida). The Jimmy red did great, the Hopi Blue not so much. It had light ears and the weevils riddled it. The Red has a tighter husk and kept most of the weevils out. I did plant it late after my first planting failed (too dry).
@@daddio7249 The Jimmy Red Corn looks interesting and I think that we are going to try it. As far as the Hopi Blue Corn we have done that. We have Indians from the reservation visit on occasion. They love the Indian Fried Bread that they make from the Blue Corn as well as the Navajo Tacos. So much YUM there and we basically live in the dessert as well so enough water and a decent crop. Now we are seeking out an old Corn Sheller setup like Hosses. As well as looking at purchasing a Mockmill. Well plenty of time and searching. I hope that your next corn venture is a positive one!
This is the one I am planting this year, small scale 400-500 sq ft. We are in NC, any advice for prep to end when growing this corn? Also have you ever used the 3 sister growing method with this corn (Corn,squash, been together) thanks :) love your info! Subscribed!
We just picked ours first year Jimmy red & Indian corn ! How long do they cure after picking them to dry out .? I have mine in the greenhouse on the racks drying .
Place on a wire or slatted table in a ventilated, preferably sunny area with enough space between the ears to allow about airflow. Check frequently and rotate if necessary to allow for even drying. For me, the ears are fully dry and the corn is ready for removal and storage after about two weeks. Corn that is fully dry will be brittle, and will shatter when hammered as opposed to denting or bending.
We did a "switcheroo" this year and instead of growing Glass Gem, we grew another heirloom variety called, Atomic Orange. It's shorter and stands up better to our occasional straight-line winds here in East TN. It is known for it's high beta carotene content. I usually dry and shuck it, put it into quart jars, then seal the jars with my vacuum sealer; removing all air. Then I just open a jar when it's time to grind some up for cornmeal and cornflour. I use the same storage technique for all our different beans that we dry too. Thanks for all your videos, we enjoy watching them.
Hey Greg bought a lb of jimmy red seed from hoss this year planted 6 rows 50ft harvest 70lb the best corn bread and grits I ever had in my 71 years of life thanks for sharing
I have always frozen field corn as well, though this year I'm trying something different. I'm alkali treating it (which makes it taste like a taco shell!) then drying it in the food dehydrator. it's a slow process, but it should be somewhat more nutritious, more flavorful, and as long as it's stored in an insect proof container, there should be no bugs. The alkali treatment involves boiling and soaking in an alkali solution (as in preparing it for hominy), so it's definitely pest free once it has been dried. Jimmy red is indigo in color after the treatment, by the way.
