tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post2299629183624341089..comments2024-01-03T17:26:32.872-08:00Comments on Our Subsistence Pattern: The Realization of CornUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-55474733002182302112009-09-25T19:38:58.725-07:002009-09-25T19:38:58.725-07:00Orangespear's Oasis,
Thanks, the lines worked...Orangespear's Oasis,<br /><br />Thanks, the lines worked well and I will definitely do it that way again next year. I guess I am not the only one to have issues with growing corn, better luck next year.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-71385458017741437282009-09-25T19:36:02.112-07:002009-09-25T19:36:02.112-07:00Wendy,
Good advice on the corn, I did plant it a ...Wendy,<br /><br />Good advice on the corn, I did plant it a little too close and will remedy that next season. I seem to have a problem with crowding my crops and it is a hard one to break.<br /><br />Good luck with the winter greens!Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-57036460262979719782009-09-25T19:32:26.172-07:002009-09-25T19:32:26.172-07:00Susy,
I can't wait to hear/see how your popco...Susy,<br /><br />I can't wait to hear/see how your popcorn turns out, it does take up a lot of space. My wife will be jealous as I was supposed to grow some this year but did not.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-62535100590177070862009-09-25T07:37:01.860-07:002009-09-25T07:37:01.860-07:00WOW great looking corn.
Mine didnt do so hot thi...WOW great looking corn. <br />Mine didnt do so hot this year. The ones that did live turned out to be very small. <br />I really like the idea of running those lines down through the corn rows. I had some blown over this year but was able to catch them before they died. Thanks for the tip.Orangespear's Oasishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769638108577591214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-10513938058090151762009-09-25T06:00:16.195-07:002009-09-25T06:00:16.195-07:00Congratulations with the corn!
Also, I want to say...Congratulations with the corn!<br />Also, I want to say a big thank you for the comment reply with the dates on the winter crops you grow...I except my family and I will have some interesting stories from growing this winter.<br />You probably already know this but, I've read that with the corn called Six Shooter you need to plant father apart in order to get 6 ears per plant so maybe you can experiment next year with a few Blue Jades and their spacing.<br />Thanks again!wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17724337348926222001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-50817907010136185882009-09-24T18:44:19.766-07:002009-09-24T18:44:19.766-07:00You are a rockstar!You are a rockstar!It's me ...Mavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142676037397375704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-11793257205003559722009-09-24T13:30:32.609-07:002009-09-24T13:30:32.609-07:00That's very exciting! I'm growing popcorn...That's very exciting! I'm growing popcorn for the first time this year and I'm super excited about it. We don't have room for corn (I'm growing it at my mom's), but I would love to grow some for corn meal. Can't wait to hear how it is when you grind some and bake up a batch.Chiot's Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05086153621579437021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-70189863306332608022009-09-24T06:47:19.247-07:002009-09-24T06:47:19.247-07:00Mrs. Mac,
I'm so glad that you could put thos...Mrs. Mac,<br /><br />I'm so glad that you could put those veggies to good use. <br /><br />Growing a garden a little bigger every year is the best way to go about it. Between both your garden areas any addition should really help to provide for you.<br /><br />I have got to try making some ketchup this year, it's one of those things I always forget to do. <br /><br />Good luck with the tomatillos. We will probably be canning more salsa with ours this week.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-26555669412378009762009-09-24T06:32:31.208-07:002009-09-24T06:32:31.208-07:00Rick,
The greenhouse works pretty well for drying...Rick,<br /><br />The greenhouse works pretty well for drying certain veggies. I do put a shade cloth up on the sunny end so as not to fry everything.<br /><br />I have never grown the sisters all together, that would be interesting. I have found that runner beans and large sunflowers make excellent companions....so do pole beans and indeterminate tomatoes.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-49053561824643506272009-09-23T20:13:10.440-07:002009-09-23T20:13:10.440-07:00Lynn,
Upon occasion, we buy organic sesame blue c...Lynn,<br /><br />Upon occasion, we buy organic sesame blue corn chips and have them with homemade tomatillo salsa and a few Coronas...not healthy but sooo good.<br /><br />Our Blue Jade was about 7" long and only produced about two cobs per plant. They are said to have upwards of six or seven cobs per plant. I did find it to be very tasty and will definitely grow it again. It was a lot slower to get going than the Painted Mountain though.<br /><br />We fry our tortillas in a cast iron fry pan without any oil, 1+ minutes on one side and about 30-40 seconds on the other. Our basic recipe calls for:<br /><br />2 cups white wheat flour (organic)<br /><br />2 cups wheat flour<br /><br />1 1/2 tsp sea salt<br /><br />1 1/2 tsp baking powder <br /><br />1/3 cup olive or corn oil <br /><br />1 - 1/14 cups water<br /><br />But now that we have cornmeal again that will probably change a bit.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-37308201570741295102009-09-23T19:52:59.214-07:002009-09-23T19:52:59.214-07:00I'm canning tomatoes in batches as they ripen....I'm canning tomatoes in batches as they ripen. The red beauties you 'donated' to my family have been processed into ketchup .. that was quite a job cooking and reducing! Yellow's were frozen for a yummy tomato bisque. Still working on tomatillos ..berries are frozen. <br /><br />Next year will be season three and plans are already in the works. More potatoes, corn, onions and squash. Growing a garden incrementally larger each year .. well maybe not as large as yours, but enough to help to supplement feeding my family.Mrs. Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644129213141875138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-52312378477960142392009-09-23T19:48:14.545-07:002009-09-23T19:48:14.545-07:00Love that greenhouse/drying house. The corn looks ...Love that greenhouse/drying house. The corn looks great too. You may have given me reason to attempt corn again next year. I was kind of thinking about doing a 3 sisters garden anyway.Frustrated Farmer Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08367331507586316368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-63774531657195553512009-09-23T19:40:57.809-07:002009-09-23T19:40:57.809-07:00Hi John,
It really does not matter how much you g...Hi John,<br /><br />It really does not matter how much you grow as long as you know how to so that if you ever had to you would have the knowledge to do so. I am looking forward to taking a peek at your blog as well.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting,<br /><br />MikeMr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-22443603836315307872009-09-23T08:50:23.755-07:002009-09-23T08:50:23.755-07:00That Blue Jade is just beautiful, Mike! Never trie...That Blue Jade is just beautiful, Mike! Never tried growing any blue corn but I sure have eaten my share of blue corn chips. From your info, this is a winner corn to grow so I'm going to add it to my want-list for next year. <br /><br />I have wondered how you prepare your tortillas? Are you baking or frying? If frying, what oil do you use (or do you use lard?)LynnShttp://woodridge.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-26983798854895832392009-09-23T06:39:35.709-07:002009-09-23T06:39:35.709-07:00your vegetables put my small allotments to shame.....your vegetables put my small allotments to shame...<br />what a lovely blog<br />johnJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-67013104440280020942009-09-23T05:02:31.985-07:002009-09-23T05:02:31.985-07:00Ruralrose,
Someday soon I hope to grow enough wh...Ruralrose, <br /><br />Someday soon I hope to grow enough wheat and corn the feed our birds all year. But for now I am just learning how to properly grow these grains on a smaller scale. <br /><br />I was worried about raccoons getting at the corn this year but luckily they never showed up. My biggest problem this year is keeping the skunks away from things. Fortunately they don't climb very well. Although I think our cat hangs out with them at night and can't wait for him to show the skunks how to use our pet door....that will be interesting.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-80456164124351473712009-09-23T04:54:44.883-07:002009-09-23T04:54:44.883-07:00Eva,
Thanks, some of the kernels have designs in...Eva, <br /><br />Thanks, some of the kernels have designs in them like agates. It is certainly the prettiest corn I have ever grown.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-69137834481718325072009-09-23T04:52:12.516-07:002009-09-23T04:52:12.516-07:00Silke,
I am in no hurry for winter, last year we ...Silke,<br /><br />I am in no hurry for winter, last year we had record snow fall and I have a feeling this year will be similar..brr.<br /><br />If this was a thousand years ago I would move to California and grow year round. I hear there are too many people out that way now though, so I will stick with Idaho for the time being.:)Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-21971789482702289852009-09-23T04:47:29.033-07:002009-09-23T04:47:29.033-07:00Randi,
That's great! You will have all sorts ...Randi,<br /><br />That's great! You will have all sorts of weird things going on in the garden.:) One of these days I am going to pick your brain about how we are going to get those peach trees of ours through the winter.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-43330285634758405782009-09-23T04:43:37.274-07:002009-09-23T04:43:37.274-07:00Stefaneener,
You might like the Blue Jade corn as...Stefaneener,<br /><br />You might like the Blue Jade corn as it only gets about 3 feet tall. I grew my corn in an area that the chickens hung out in last year and that provided more then enough nitrogen for the corn to grow well. I did dress it with a little more compost once it was two feet tall, but that was it.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-49199260278392191802009-09-23T04:38:18.537-07:002009-09-23T04:38:18.537-07:00El,
Tamales sound good and we will keep that in ...El, <br /><br />Tamales sound good and we will keep that in mind. That is one dish I have never made...to tell you the truth I'm not sure I have ever had a real tamale. <br /><br />I'm in trouble with my grandson and wife for not growing any popcorn this year...they are both popcornaholics. We tried last year but it never fully recovered from hail and wind issues. <br /><br />I staggered my other two corns by about 2 weeks figuring that between that and their different maturity times I should be able to get good seed off both but could not quite see growing a third. We did leave the Painted Mountain corn in the field until the husks dried up and the corn had hardened, but the Blue Jade is not quite there yet.<br /><br />Congrats on a bumper crop of popcorn! That will be a nice treat this winter.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-60093965869807625172009-09-23T04:16:57.691-07:002009-09-23T04:16:57.691-07:00Roasted Garlicious,
We used some of the corn fres...Roasted Garlicious,<br /><br />We used some of the corn fresh but most of it is going to be used as meal/flour and seed. Our garden is roughly 21,000 sq. feet this year, about half an acre. Which is just about the right size to grow enough food to feed us year round. We hope to add another acre in grains eventually, but have to solve some water issues first. <br /><br />Our corn patch was quite small though as we were trying to find a corn that would do well for us...and these two passed the test.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-79161836077435517482009-09-22T23:39:09.583-07:002009-09-22T23:39:09.583-07:00Wow - you 2 really go to town!! awesome job here ...Wow - you 2 really go to town!! awesome job here - last year i put up feed corn for my birds, after husking it all, i laid it on an old bed frame to dry - the next day i checked it and it was all gone, the raccoons or squirrels had stolen it - i am seriously jealous of your diversity here, crossing my fingers to ward off the frost here too, peace for allRuth Trowbridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504906924681540699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-87919514728298951992009-09-22T16:34:50.640-07:002009-09-22T16:34:50.640-07:00Your corn is beautiful! I don't think I've...Your corn is beautiful! I don't think I've ever seen such vividly colored corn.Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268234134454049531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-84769388302150955912009-09-22T15:34:24.663-07:002009-09-22T15:34:24.663-07:00Oh, wow, that corn is beautiful! Almost too pretty...Oh, wow, that corn is beautiful! Almost too pretty to grind up into cornmeal! I am glad others mentioned it as well - keep some of the dried husks to make your own tamales - so delicious!! <br /><br />And did you mention frost?!? Oh, I am so jealous - I keep waiting for summer to be over, but it still gets up into the mid 80's every day. Maybe in October...<br /><br />:) SilkeSilke Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094855019089665976noreply@blogger.com