Chef Green
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Hi
I m currently doing some rough research to determine the viability growing my own grain for my mash bill as an option to changing my cast of grains for stability
For some back ground, I currently operate a very small orchard that produces the apple portion of my hard cider and ale and I m looking into possibly growing the grains that I use in my ale mash.
Currently the scale I m looking at is under 8 acres but with 8 different grains, half of which is corn and the corn is represented by three heirloom varieties.
My thought was to use an old pull type combine like an old Deere 42 and use galvanized bulk feed bins for storage after cleaning and drying.
I do have about 20 acres that would be better suited for grain, and I really only need use 5-10 trying to figure out if it is worth it.
What would the professionals suggest someone use for small scale craft grain gardening?
I m currently doing some rough research to determine the viability growing my own grain for my mash bill as an option to changing my cast of grains for stability
For some back ground, I currently operate a very small orchard that produces the apple portion of my hard cider and ale and I m looking into possibly growing the grains that I use in my ale mash.
Currently the scale I m looking at is under 8 acres but with 8 different grains, half of which is corn and the corn is represented by three heirloom varieties.
My thought was to use an old pull type combine like an old Deere 42 and use galvanized bulk feed bins for storage after cleaning and drying.
I do have about 20 acres that would be better suited for grain, and I really only need use 5-10 trying to figure out if it is worth it.
What would the professionals suggest someone use for small scale craft grain gardening?