Comments for Island Grains http://www.islandgrains.com grow your own pancakes Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Welcome by Marcu Z http://www.islandgrains.com/#comment-510 Marcu Z Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:56:00 +0000 http://www.islandgrains.com/2011/?page_id=2#comment-510 I have seen a number of small scale walk-behind combines such as this one: <a href="http://detail.en.china.cn/provide/detail,1085477670.html" rel="nofollow">http://detail.en.china.cn/provide/detail,1085477670.html</a> Usually produced in China seemingly for the east Asian market. They come either self-propelled, or as an attachment to a walking tractor, costing (if my conversions are correct) between $1000 and $4000, and in most cases the specs claim that they work for both rice and wheat. Does anyone have any experience with these? I am sure they work, given the apparent size of the industry. How hard are they to import to the US/Canada? How reliable/efficient? How adequately do they thresh? I have seen a number of small scale walk-behind combines such as this one:

http://detail.en.china.cn/provide/detail,1085477670.html

Usually produced in China seemingly for the east Asian market. They come either self-propelled, or as an attachment to a walking tractor, costing (if my conversions are correct) between $1000 and $4000, and in most cases the specs claim that they work for both rice and wheat.

Does anyone have any experience with these? I am sure they work, given the apparent size of the industry. How hard are they to import to the US/Canada? How reliable/efficient? How adequately do they thresh?

]]> Comment on How to Grow Grains by Lawrence http://www.islandgrains.com/how-to-grow-grains/#comment-494 Lawrence Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:53:35 +0000 http://www.islandgrains.com/2011/#comment-494 Michelle, How did the planting go? This fall I had two packets of Red Lammas winter wheat to seed in the garden, about 1 fluid oz. each packet. I didn't really know how much area they would cover. I figured one or two rows about 24 feet long. I carefully placed 3 to 4 seeds every 4 or 5 inches apart, and then trenched another row 10 inches away. I ended up with four rows and by that point I was less about the zen and more about getting rid of seed into the dirt. Doubling back and adding extra here and there. So I agree with Heather, 2.5 lbs will seed 1100 square feet, but so will about 8 ounces. Regards, Lawrence Michelle,
How did the planting go?
This fall I had two packets of Red Lammas winter wheat to seed in the garden, about 1 fluid oz. each packet.
I didn’t really know how much area they would cover. I figured one or two rows about 24 feet long.
I carefully placed 3 to 4 seeds every 4 or 5 inches apart, and then trenched another row 10 inches away.
I ended up with four rows and by that point I was less about the zen and more about getting rid of seed into the dirt. Doubling back and adding extra here and there.
So I agree with Heather, 2.5 lbs will seed 1100 square feet, but so will about 8 ounces.

Regards,
Lawrence

]]> Comment on How do I thresh grain on a small scale? by Island Grains http://www.islandgrains.com/how-do-i-thresh-grain-on-a-small-scale/#comment-484 Island Grains Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:58:57 +0000 http://www.islandgrains.com/?p=171#comment-484 So sorry for the delay -- posting Lawrence's photos and info are definitely a top priority for the coming months ... we'll have them up before 2012 harvest season, and hopefully well in advance so you have time for a building project! Sheepishly, your Island Grains webmasters So sorry for the delay — posting Lawrence’s photos and info are definitely a top priority for the coming months … we’ll have them up before 2012 harvest season, and hopefully well in advance so you have time for a building project!
Sheepishly, your Island Grains webmasters

]]> Comment on How to Grow Grains by Island Grains http://www.islandgrains.com/how-to-grow-grains/#comment-483 Island Grains Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:56:38 +0000 http://www.islandgrains.com/2011/#comment-483 Hi Dale, good question! I think it's doable. Why don't you try it, and let us know how it goes? Red Fife wheat and rye are probably too tall for indoor growing (5-9 feet), but buckwheat, oats or other wheat varieties would be an interesting experiment. Quinoa likes heat and is pretty .... although it can grow to 5-6 feet too.... Happy experimenting, Heather Hi Dale,
good question! I think it’s doable. Why don’t you try it, and let us know how it goes?
Red Fife wheat and rye are probably too tall for indoor growing (5-9 feet), but buckwheat, oats or other wheat varieties would be an interesting experiment.
Quinoa likes heat and is pretty …. although it can grow to 5-6 feet too….
Happy experimenting,
Heather

]]> Comment on How to Grow Grains by Dale Clark http://www.islandgrains.com/how-to-grow-grains/#comment-482 Dale Clark Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:55:39 +0000 http://www.islandgrains.com/2011/#comment-482 Most likely a stupid question but would you think it at all possible to grow in doors? like herbs? I am new to this whole thing and have no clue at all. Most likely a stupid question but would you think it at all possible to grow in doors? like herbs? I am new to this whole thing and have no clue at all.

]]> Comment on How do I thresh grain on a small scale? by Philippe http://www.islandgrains.com/how-do-i-thresh-grain-on-a-small-scale/#comment-481 Philippe Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:25:02 +0000 http://www.islandgrains.com/?p=171#comment-481 Hi Lawrence, How can I see pictures of your invention ? Hi Lawrence,

How can I see pictures of your invention ?

]]> Comment on How do I remove the saponin coating from my quinoa seeds? by kiai http://www.islandgrains.com/how-to-remove-saponin-coating-from-quinoa-seeds/#comment-480 kiai Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:37:25 +0000 http://www.islandgrains.com/?p=173#comment-480 Can you wash clothes with it too? :) I read somewhere else that saponins are sometimes used as detergents. Can you wash clothes with it too? :) I read somewhere else that saponins are sometimes used as detergents.

]]> Comment on How do I roll oats and other grains? by george wright http://www.islandgrains.com/how-do-i-roll-oats-and-other-grains/#comment-479 george wright Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:07:47 +0000 http://www.islandgrains.com/?p=178#comment-479 We find it best to start with hull less oats or oat groats and simply roll them. There are hand rollers and small farm rollers that you can use. watch kijiji for farm rollers. we have an 8 inch roller and can do a 5 gal bucket in about 2 minutes. Shelf life is similar to fresh flour, eat within one week for best nutrition, but up to a month at room temp before it goes rancid. we recommend fridge or freezer. makes you wonder how the pepsi owned quaker oats last forever? see you george We find it best to start with hull less oats or oat groats and simply roll them. There are hand rollers and small farm rollers that you can use. watch kijiji for farm rollers. we have an 8 inch roller and can do a 5 gal bucket in about 2 minutes. Shelf life is similar to fresh flour, eat within one week for best nutrition, but up to a month at room temp before it goes rancid. we recommend fridge or freezer. makes you wonder how the pepsi owned quaker oats last forever? see you george

]]> Comment on How do I thresh grain on a small scale? by Island Grains http://www.islandgrains.com/how-do-i-thresh-grain-on-a-small-scale/#comment-478 Island Grains Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:41:57 +0000 http://www.islandgrains.com/?p=171#comment-478 Lawrence kindly sent us details on his invention, and we apologize for not posting them yet! The farm bumps other priorities. We will post in the fall/winter, once the busy farm season is over, or Lawrence is welcome to post as much as he can himself through our comments function. Sorry about the delay, folks. Lawrence kindly sent us details on his invention, and we apologize for not posting them yet! The farm bumps other priorities. We will post in the fall/winter, once the busy farm season is over, or Lawrence is welcome to post as much as he can himself through our comments function. Sorry about the delay, folks.

]]> Comment on How do I thresh grain on a small scale? by debra http://www.islandgrains.com/how-do-i-thresh-grain-on-a-small-scale/#comment-477 debra Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:25:58 +0000 http://www.islandgrains.com/?p=171#comment-477 may I have plans too? We only planted about 2 square feet, but would like to use the produce. Thanks may I have plans too? We only planted about 2 square feet, but would like to use the produce.

Thanks

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