Hey Travis.. Can't say that I'm disappointed by your harvest ... & definitely is worth Our time to watch.. But, was it a great harvest for you - definitely not... lol.. But.. interesting, entertaining & informative it all was for us.. And... ya didn't get skunked... 😊 Better luck next summer, my dear gardening friend... ❤ a Canadian fan
The striated ear is likely due color genetics if it affects the whole ear. But it pretty easy to know if it’s mold or a development issue. Just crack a kernel open and if it looks normal you’re good. I grew ‘painted mountain’ this year and about a quarter of those ears are striated. I also tried to grow ‘blue clarage’ and it was so damn hot when it was pollinating that we didn’t even get an ear off the entire 50 ft plot. I’m also obsessed with getting a blue flour corn to work for me, but I’m trying red next year. ‘Bloody butcher’ and ‘floriani flint’.
Hi Travis, ordinarily to maintain genetic purity you would be better to remove a few seeds off a lot of ears. What I used to do is buy one pack of seed (same kind) to mix with my saved seed since I wasn’t growing a enough. I think heirloom corns tend to throw an off colored ear once in a while. I recommend Susan Ashworth’s book Seed to Seed.
I agree to plant corn early, gonna plant sweet then 3 weeks later plant dent corn for next year. Everyone in Panhandle Fl and South Georgia and lower Alabama holdon we have a monster hurricane coming on Thursday batten down the hatches. Take care and be safe.
Hey Travis, I’ve been raising chickens for over 30 years, I actually was a Poultry Science major in college, and whole corn is actually excellent to feed to them along with their normal feed. Corn starts to oxidize and lose some of its nutritional value when it’s cracked so feeding whole corn gives them the most bang for the buck nutritionally. Also whole corn works their gizzard which is also really good for them because it keeps it strong and they are able to grind their food up more completely when they have a strong gizzard. I have about 200 chickens and whole corn, especially in winter, makes up about 20 percent of the feed mix we use and they love it.
Chackbay peas, awesome! Grew up eating those, can't ever find seeds where I live now. They used to call them feve la fouet (fev-la-fwet) which means whip pea.
Yes! Plant that corn in mid-March and you can likely have it in the shed before the hurricanes arrive. Hickory Cane originated in S. Georgia. That might be a good one to try if your blue corn can't cut it. LOL I've grown both Hickory King and Hickory Cane. The ears of Hickory King were longer and slimmer but the stalks were about the same size. I often harvest field corn before it's completely dry if there's been a lot of rain. I husk it in the field with a husking glove with a metal hook on the palm. The hook rips the shucks open while you snap the ear with the other hand. I then bag it in mesh bags and put it under a shed to dry. I store the culls separately and use them for animal feed if they're not moldy. I do believe your blue corn is a cross between Hickory King and Ohio Blue Clarage. The striations in your corn remind me of that variety "Rotten Clarage"! No joke intended. The striations resemble moldy corn. It's hard to tell if it's rotten or not. I really don't think you should be planting half Ohio Yankee corn in S. Georgia. LOL
Thanks Travis for another enlightening video. I’ve got a question if someone could be so kind to inform me, as an Australian I’ve always heard about you guys eating grits, but what is grits made up of, and what does it look like? You can imagine having never seen it, my mind is in a flap regarding grits.
Dried whole kernel corn that is ground fine is flour, not as fine is meal, and courser is used for 'grits'. Placed in water or broth and a bit of salt and brought to a simmer while stirring until thick. Can be eaten with butter on top with eggs, breakfast meats or shrimp. Plenty of YT videos on preparation. There's books written on it's prep so I'm sure I've only touched the surface of the ways to prepare it.
@@petersoos498 thank you Peter, the broth and butter with it sounds nice. I’ve got my sweet corn in the ground for this year, but i might have a go at the heirloom variety next year. Half a dozen to start with. I really appreciate your response and if you’re ever in need of a recipe for Kangaroo tail soup, just give me a shout! 👍🏼👍🏼
@@kevdimo6459 🤢 kangaroo tail soup , and I thought I grew up eating a lot of critters from the woods. Grits are a staple for folks in the southern United States and cheese grits are really popular with fish and chips as you Aussies call it.
Cannot wait to see that seed corn planted next year. Does planting in 3 long rows do better than less long, but more rows? more of a square plot? Does that help w/ better germination?
They say 3rd time is the charm. So next year should be great. I would love to see some grits made out of that blue corn if you get enough.
I'll grow this McCormack blue corn eventually but next season I'm doing Montana Morado Maize, which looks very neat as well
Travis, I grew Hopi Blue and it did fabulous but I planted it early.
Someone should digitize that antique "corn sheller" so it can be duplicated.
The corn sheller is something worth family fighting for.
Hey Travis.. Can't say that I'm disappointed by your harvest ... & definitely is worth Our time to watch..
But, was it a great harvest for you - definitely not... lol..
But.. interesting, entertaining & informative it all was for us..
And... ya didn't get skunked... 😊
Better luck next summer, my dear gardening friend...
❤ a Canadian fan
Every garden year is an adventure. Don't give up on your blue corn. I think it's pretty too.
I`ve had one of those corn shellers for over 30yrs and never new what it was until now.
Recessed genes become more visible with stressed corn. So the variations are nothing to worry about. You should see my Hopi blue this year 😅
The striated ear is likely due color genetics if it affects the whole ear. But it pretty easy to know if it’s mold or a development issue. Just crack a kernel open and if it looks normal you’re good. I grew ‘painted mountain’ this year and about a quarter of those ears are striated. I also tried to grow ‘blue clarage’ and it was so damn hot when it was pollinating that we didn’t even get an ear off the entire 50 ft plot. I’m also obsessed with getting a blue flour corn to work for me, but I’m trying red next year. ‘Bloody butcher’ and ‘floriani flint’.
Hi Travis, ordinarily to maintain genetic purity you would be better to remove a few seeds off a lot of ears. What I used to do is buy one pack of seed (same kind) to mix with my saved seed since I wasn’t growing a enough. I think heirloom corns tend to throw an off colored ear once in a while. I recommend Susan Ashworth’s book Seed to Seed.
I agree to plant corn early, gonna plant sweet then 3 weeks later plant dent corn for next year. Everyone in Panhandle Fl and South Georgia and lower Alabama holdon we have a monster hurricane coming on Thursday batten down the hatches. Take care and be safe.
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@@hardstylzz5024 be safe my friend. 👍🏼🤞🏼
Hey Travis. Ninja works good. Tried with the JimmyR
Use a coffee grinder for small amounts. It works and they’re cheap.
Next year will be your year man.
I've had a lot of luck with Baker creek Hopi purple corn. Hot southwest climate.
thats cool run the corn thru that machine Thanks for video that.Hey good luck with the hurricane. Frank.
The best cornmeal I ever had was from Hickory King corn, wish I could get some of that now..
I've used my cheap little coffee grinder for dried corn, it's LOUD and low capacity but gives a good sample corn meal.
I pray you make it through the hurricane without any problems
Thanks Cheryl!
Sure hope you are watching the weather. Big storm coming. You are going to get head on if it stays on this track. Harvest what you can.
Hey Travis, I’ve been raising chickens for over 30 years, I actually was a Poultry Science major in college, and whole corn is actually excellent to feed to them along with their normal feed. Corn starts to oxidize and lose some of its nutritional value when it’s cracked so feeding whole corn gives them the most bang for the buck nutritionally. Also whole corn works their gizzard which is also really good for them because it keeps it strong and they are able to grind their food up more completely when they have a strong gizzard. I have about 200 chickens and whole corn, especially in winter, makes up about 20 percent of the feed mix we use and they love it.
When you get the grinder, make sure you purchase the correct sieves to separate the chicken scratch, grits, meal, and flour.
Chackbay peas, awesome! Grew up eating those, can't ever find seeds where I live now. They used to call them feve la fouet (fev-la-fwet) which means whip pea.
Would 6 15 ft. rows pollinate better than 3. 30 ft. rows?
Definitely
That corn shellar is amazing! ❤
Yes! Plant that corn in mid-March and you can likely have it in the shed before the hurricanes arrive. Hickory Cane originated in S. Georgia. That might be a good one to try if your blue corn can't cut it. LOL I've grown both Hickory King and Hickory Cane. The ears of Hickory King were longer and slimmer but the stalks were about the same size.
I often harvest field corn before it's completely dry if there's been a lot of rain. I husk it in the field with a husking glove with a metal hook on the palm. The hook rips the shucks open while you snap the ear with the other hand. I then bag it in mesh bags and put it under a shed to dry. I store the culls separately and use them for animal feed if they're not moldy.
I do believe your blue corn is a cross between Hickory King and Ohio Blue Clarage. The striations in your corn remind me of that variety "Rotten Clarage"! No joke intended. The striations resemble moldy corn. It's hard to tell if it's rotten or not. I really don't think you should be planting half Ohio Yankee corn in S. Georgia. LOL
Is there any concern about cross pollination with the peas for keeping seed?
I don't think so since they're self-pollinating. It's possible, but I don't think it's very likely.
Hey Trav. Sorry about the corn harvest. Would love to see how the Fall tomatoes are doing. Mine are blooming now. Maybe Helene will not take them out.
Thanks Travis for another enlightening video. I’ve got a question if someone could be so kind to inform me, as an Australian I’ve always heard about you guys eating grits, but what is grits made up of, and what does it look like? You can imagine having never seen it, my mind is in a flap regarding grits.
Dried whole kernel corn that is ground fine is flour, not as fine is meal, and courser is used for 'grits'. Placed in water or broth and a bit of salt and brought to a simmer while stirring until thick. Can be eaten with butter on top with eggs, breakfast meats or shrimp. Plenty of YT videos on preparation.
There's books written on it's prep so I'm sure I've only touched the surface of the ways to prepare it.
@@petersoos498 thank you Peter, the broth and butter with it sounds nice. I’ve got my sweet corn in the ground for this year, but i might have a go at the heirloom variety next year. Half a dozen to start with. I really appreciate your response and if you’re ever in need of a recipe for Kangaroo tail soup, just give me a shout! 👍🏼👍🏼
@@kevdimo6459 🤢 kangaroo tail soup , and I thought I grew up eating a lot of critters from the woods. Grits are a staple for folks in the southern United States and cheese grits are really popular with fish and chips as you Aussies call it.
@@Maria-ql3fc oh yes Maria we love our Fish n Chips. We usually have Vinegar or Tomato Sauce on the chips. 🤤🤤👍🏼
Grits are just course ground corn that swells when adding water and heat. It's like oatmeal for southern folks. lol
Great video. I love the old corn sheller. You get that bountiful harvest next year.
Cannot wait to see that seed corn planted next year.
Does planting in 3 long rows do better than less long, but more rows? more of a square plot? Does that help w/ better germination?
Definitely
I love that corn sheller! I hope your crop of blue corn is better next year!
"It`s turnin BLUE!?"
Do you save any for seed? are you worried about boring insects getting in it?
Freezer
Gave up on Hopi. Hoss has an 'Ohio Blue' so my hopes are up again.
Someone's going to have to explain to me "...altho I did stay at a Homewood Suites last weekend" 4:12. Am I being slow?🤔😂
There was a commercial about people becoming instant experts because they stayed at a particular hotel chain and had a restful and restorative sleep.
Yes, this was a reference to the Holiday Inn Express commercials. E.g., "I am not a doctor but I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night."
@@JohnSlater-cn4ro Ah, thank you. Clearly I don't watch enough commercials.
@@mylaughinghog Thx!
@@ItsChilly-WearMittensI wonder if it's a regional commercial? I haven't seen it either. I'm in Minnesota.