Diggin' In: A Letter From Hoss 🌱

    My top two favorite heirloom corns are Jimmy Red and Hickory King. There are many other excellent varieties out there, but those two hold a special place for me. We plant them in the spring and harvest in mid-to-late summer. Once harvested, I shell the corn, store it in the freezer, and take out only what we need to mill.

🌾Benefits of Growing and Milling Your Own Heirloom Corn🌾

Here are the main advantages as I see them:

• We know what we’re eating. No GMO grains.

• No pesticides. We use cold storage to keep it from becoming infested with insects.

• Freshness. We only grind what we need when we need it—and you can taste the difference.

• Sustainability. We always have access to our own grain supply. We store it in a cotton pillowcase in the freezer, so at any time we can process our own grits, cornmeal, or corn flour.

Getting Set Up

    To do all of this, you’ll need some basic equipment. There is an initial cost to get started, but once you’re set up, it’s well worth it. Below are some of the supplies we use and recommend: