Our popcorn ears are pointing towards the ground, so we believe that means they’re ready to harvest. Join us as we gather all the ears and attempt to dry them before shelling.
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I got a tired and true method for them ole weebIes or any insect!!!! Now Travis, before you start shaking your head, hear me out! If you had a problem with storage with the corn, and it is mostly all the way dried out, you could pack them up in bins, layering the corn layer by layer with good ole diatamaceous earth, it will not only kiil any insects but will also aid in drying out the corn as well, and is good for your own health as a natural dewormer, provides silica as a mineral to your hair, nail and bone health! I actually add a teaspoonful to a bowl of yogurt or natural smoothie once a week, yes it taste like dirt, but the health benefits are worth it! I also dust it over my plants sometimes when the insect pressure is heavy, yes the rain will disapate it affects as a insect killer but it also conditions the soil, your plants will love it watered in, you'll see their leaves get a deeper green, where as Seven Dust isn't, let's say all el-naturel! D.E. has been tried and trued by my family and friends over the decadess, another thing the 20lb. bags make it very economical and inexpensive comparitvely with it's wide range of uses!
My parents used to air dry corn, your technique will likely succeed as you are using large fans and your state is warm but I believe our technique to be even more effective, bind the husks with twine and hang them up from a clothesline or any line as you did for the basil, this allows maximum air flow at all time in every direction, moreover you do not get any pressure mark/ damage on the cobs…
I use my dehydrator on the lowest temp possible We live in the mountains of South Western VA and it is pretty humid here. I know some will say it dries up the oils, but I have been using this method for at least a year or so and we love the taste. Much better than store bought.
I think I saw that device I Saw 3
It always popped on the cobb when i grew it. So we would would eat it off the cobb.
up here in the north i dry my basil the way your doing it and it works well for be. good luck with yours.
Never heard of a black hawk corn seller. went and found video on how it works. cool
Popcorn looks great! Love watching !
I have ginger and turmeric growing in tubs, turmeric is about 1 year old and full looking,might harvest after it cools down, ginger is on 2nd planting,it was just a ok harvest 1sr time ,and replanted a few months ago,it does seem to be slow to start but then took off. So might be a humid thing, or just to much water since we get rain every day if not what seems like monsoons.down in 10b sw FL so it’s definitely hot humid. .,good luck and love to see why you do with the harvest…
The kids are adorable
When I DEHYDRATE my herbs, I put them in a dehydrator for 1 hour after they have dried naturally. Here in South West TN, the humidity will prevent them from totally drying. Rhonda
It's great to see the kids actively participating in the garden! Most kids these days can't get away from the "screens" long enough to go outside and learn anything about where food REALLY comes from!
Oh, and our dog, Bella, is a "Corndog", too!
If you shell about half of a gallon of corn you can take that to a grain elevator and they can check the moisture for you or a neighbor farmer might have a portable moisture tester. I believe popcorn needs to be 13 to 14% moisture. In our grain bins we can drop about a tenth of a percent of moisture a day just running fans in about 50 degree temperature.
If hanging the herbs doesn't work try putting them in paper bags when hanging or put them in a car in paper bags. (I don't have as much as you do..but I have been throwing bags of herbs in my backseat for 3 yrs. I parked in a parking garage in the city and now in my garage, The herbs turn out perfect…after a week or so. Even small peppers, like Cayenne. Going to try Shishito peppers this week)
Lots of popcorn dude! Awesome! My basil ive dried in the oven. I got a dehydrator from Amazon recently but haven’t used it.
Break out the butter an salt! How's the seedlings in the greenhouse going?? Finally moved mine outside to my greenhouse and keeping my fingers crossed 🤣
Tater-time, will you please do a video on fruit tree irrigation?
What is the best set up?
How often to water.
Fertilization schedule and what kinds should be dosed for peach, pear and apple?
And pest control: What pests should we be looking out for and what to do to prevent them, and what to do to get rid of them.
Does some of your corn fall over because of the weight of the corn?
You mentioned growing rhubarb. I would like to try growing it as well but heard it would not grow in North Florida. Could you let us know how and what variety you are going to grow.
I love it then kid’s love to help.
Be careful letting the dog chewing on corn cob as they are rough and can not digest and can block and cause big problems.
Titus and Abram are so cute! Try diatomaceous earth for the weevils.
That was good! We use the whirly pop and like it better than air popping. What a cool harvest!
Did you try any before you dried it? I purchased some organic popcorn to spout to make fertilizer but was wondering if I could grow some for food too…?