02/22/2019 / By Mary Miller
Grains are a staple food that are excellent sources of nutrients, including carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fibers. You can always buy your own supply of grain, but you can never truly know what kind of toxic pesticides and harmful chemicals could have been used to grow them. Unless you are sure that your grains came from a reliable source, you could be potentially exposing yourself to residues of these harmful substances whenever you eat store-bought grains. Make sure you only eat grains that are free from any harmful chemicals by growing your own supply of grains in your own backyard. (h/t to SHTFPlan.com).
You don’t actually need acres and acres of land to grow your own grains. Even just 1,000 square feet can yield a whole bushel of wheat, which can equate to around 60 pounds of grain. You won’t even need any special equipment to harvest and process your grains. All you need are a simple pair of pruning shears or a hedge trimmer for harvesting, a beating stick for threshing, a small household fan for winnowing, and a good quality blender for milling. (Related: Food Freedom: Learn how to “grow half of your own food” with sustainable, organic methods that can be practiced anywhere.)
Before anything, you’ll need to consider what kind of grains can grow best in your climate and general area. Some grains are also best grown during certain seasons.
Learn more tips on growing your own crops by going to HomeGardeningNews.com.
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