In this video, Mike explains how he selects Open Pollinated corn for seed saving.
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@TheImperfectGardeners2 ай бұрын
I am and have been growing corn for a couple years. I keep getting better results. Thank you for the knowledge Happy Farming.
@MickyBellRoberts6 ай бұрын
I saw your comment on Mark’s video and took a look at you. I have subscribed. Merry Christmas.
@Val-ee4hdАй бұрын
I have heard that you can bag up the pollen part and put a bag over the ear to stop cross pollination. You will have to hand pollinate from the bag to the ear. Hope someone tries this I haven't yet. Also There is BT for corn that keeps the worms from eating your corn.
@ned117711 ай бұрын
so cool.....thanks for the corny lesson!!!! totally interesting and clear...you are a great farmer!!!
@lambsquartersfarm11 ай бұрын
Thanks Ned!
@ml.53774 ай бұрын
We eat the smut...fried in butter and herbs. Delicious!
@victortanti499827 күн бұрын
Just found your video and it looks like you have the same patch as me. Great information on picking seed. My farm is also in Ontario and I could call my farm lambs quarters 2😊. I have managed to get them under control this year as much as I can.. They are however relentless. Spent 4 hours cultivating the corn with a stir up hoe. How do cultivate such a large patch without pulling up the corn? Mine patch is 50 x 250. I hope I’ve suppressed the weeds enough that they won’t interfere with the corn. You mentioned that you are organic. How do you keep the bugs off the corn?
@AaricHale11 ай бұрын
Lots of really great information ! Dang that's crazy you can't sell the seed . I would trade you some of my heirloom dent corn for some sweet corn seed . I would like to see my corn seed grown up in Canada . Thanks for sharing and have a great day !
@lambsquartersfarm11 ай бұрын
Sure, that would be fun! Hopefully it doesn't get flagged at the border, lol.
@AaricHale11 ай бұрын
@@lambsquartersfarm Awesome ! I was wondering how that will work sending seeds across borders .
@RRaucinaАй бұрын
And a lesson for you about corn smut: "Corn Smut Yes, corn smut, also known as huitlacoche, is considered a delicacy in Mexican cuisine. It's a type of fungus that infects corn plants, causing a dark, swollen growth on the ears. The Aztecs have valued huitlacoche since ancient times, and it's now cultivated intentionally by farmers in Mexico and the southwestern United States. Chefs in high-end restaurants often incorporate it into their menus, and diners praise its unique flavor and texture. " LUCKY CHICKENS!
@MickyBellRoberts6 ай бұрын
I am going to olant corn this Spring and see how it goes.
@bobbybrown8409 ай бұрын
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@Daughter_of_the_MostHigh10 ай бұрын
I did not see how to save seed, do you let it dry on the stock? When do you pick them for seed saving? How do you know they are viable?
@edniemyjski330310 ай бұрын
so with such a small seed plot,why did you not pull or hoe them weeds you just produced a large weed seed bank for next year.
@lambsquartersfarm10 ай бұрын
I weeded and mulched until they were off to a good start. This part of my farm already has a very thick weed bed, but the weeds are not troublesome ... Lambs Quarters and Amaranth are quite good at enriching the soil. So in a way, the weeds are acting dual purpose as a cover crop for future soil development. Thanks for watching !
@SgtSnausages9 ай бұрын
... and next year will look like this year ... and it appears this year did just fine.
@SgtSnausages9 ай бұрын
Your "feet" are called : Brace Roots.
@geekinthegarden392722 күн бұрын
WHAT -NO!!!! Smut is a delicacy. Great video otherwise. Thanks