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Exploring Small Scale Grain Harvesting part 1
This video looks at scything wheat and introduces a grain cradle modified from a traditional Slovak style bow. The film shows how to assemble and adjust the cradle, which is made from green hazel and a length of bent copper pipe. It also examines the effects of mowing style on getting the wheat to fall neatly in the windrow and the final section looks at gathering the cut wheat. This is the first of a series of short films I hope to produce on the subject of small scale grain harvesting.
Limitations
The cradle is shown attached to an Austrian style two-grip snath. I found this arrangement very workable but I am not sure if it is the most appropriate snath and grip setup for this cradle.
Here are some links providing more information on scything, training courses and purchase of scythes:
scytheassociation.org/
scytheconnection.com/
scytherspace.wordpress.com/
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From seed to loaf (part 2 of 2) allotment scale production of bread making wheat
zhlédnutí 156KPřed 14 lety
This video is about small-scale wheat production using modified garden machinery and a home-built threshing machine.I grow my own wheat and make bread not because its 10% cheaper but because I think its 100% better - and it gives me great satisfaction. Growing wheat this way is an indulgence as it requires a certain amount of land, if space is tight growing vegetables and salad crops makes more...
From seed to loaf (part 1 of 2) allotment scale production of bread making wheat
zhlédnutí 402KPřed 14 lety
This video is about small-scale wheat production using modified garden machinery and a home-built threshing machine. I grow my own wheat and make bread not because its 10% cheaper but because I think its 100% better - and it gives me great satisfaction. Growing wheat this way is an indulgence as it requires a certain amount of land, if space is tight growing vegetables and salad crops makes mor...

Komentáře

  • @epiphgd4302
    @epiphgd4302 Před 9 dny

    Nice work

  • @LoveGodloveyourneighbor
    @LoveGodloveyourneighbor Před 3 měsíci

    God bless you sir!

  • @Yan_DIY
    @Yan_DIY Před 4 měsíci

    Mantap

  • @robertreznik9330
    @robertreznik9330 Před 5 měsíci

    Before cultivating use about 1lb fertilizer for expected 100 lb wheat. total N P with 5-10% SO4...you will most likely double your yield and higher protein. Your tiller will use more petroleum than is use to make the fertilizer.

  • @joseamilcarsalgadolainez3586

    Excellent. Thanks.

  • @adamwolf4041
    @adamwolf4041 Před 7 měsíci

    Nicely done! I'm impressed with the ammount of effort you put into every aspect of it!

  • @autobotsvsdecepticons9165
    @autobotsvsdecepticons9165 Před 9 měsíci

    Wow, just wow!

  • @petey899
    @petey899 Před 10 měsíci

    I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Very relaxing well done for your efforts. I might just give it a try.

  • @jenvotruba1308
    @jenvotruba1308 Před 10 měsíci

    I'm so happy I found your video. Thank you for your instruction!!

  • @Yotaciv
    @Yotaciv Před 10 měsíci

    Wow that soil prep paid off!

  • @luisguerrero-jo4mi
    @luisguerrero-jo4mi Před 10 měsíci

    A real máster Sr.. one of the most strait to the point videos I have seen on you tube. Easy to see and very well illustrated.

  • @nonyadamnbusiness9887
    @nonyadamnbusiness9887 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank God most content creators have stopped putting background music under narration.

  • @rogeriolisto
    @rogeriolisto Před 10 měsíci

    Hope one day I will be able to grow my on. ❤

  • @meszarosbalint6163
    @meszarosbalint6163 Před 10 měsíci

    Cheers!

  • @josiahgagne6529
    @josiahgagne6529 Před 11 měsíci

    I grew a passion for baking sourdough breads throughout my culinary career. Getting to see the entire process from start to finish is amazing. Bread is so versatile and has such a profound connection to the human race. The smell of the fresh milled grain must be like heaven, especially after all the hard work behind growing it

  • @jwbnscacpt
    @jwbnscacpt Před 11 měsíci

    Life goals

  • @Marywilliams47
    @Marywilliams47 Před rokem

    Excellent video, both part 1 and 2

  • @jonathansmythe6273
    @jonathansmythe6273 Před rokem

    awesome

  • @moiragoldsmith7052
    @moiragoldsmith7052 Před rokem

    Thanks, I am loving your various machines old and new. 🥰

  • @moiragoldsmith7052
    @moiragoldsmith7052 Před rokem

    That was fabulous. Thank you for sharing. April 2023, Maximus Ironthumper sent us to watch your video🌞.

  • @dairyfarmerdan
    @dairyfarmerdan Před rokem

    Max brought me here

  • @alastairmackay4589
    @alastairmackay4589 Před rokem

    Just lovely.

  • @TheMrRatzz
    @TheMrRatzz Před rokem

    Maximus sent me!

  • @garycameron1
    @garycameron1 Před rokem

    Maximus Ironthumper.

  • @jimmytenname2451
    @jimmytenname2451 Před rokem

    very good iron thumper sent me here. :D

  • @gillie-monger3394
    @gillie-monger3394 Před rokem

    2023. I'm here following a link from 'Maximus Ironthumper'. What a fasinating and enjoyable video.

  • @monkeymagic4555
    @monkeymagic4555 Před rokem

    Maximius Ironthumper says he is far superior at growing bread than you!

    • @monkeymagic4555
      @monkeymagic4555 Před rokem

      It has just dawned on me this was 13yrs ago you are most likely already dead RIP :(

  • @credenza1
    @credenza1 Před rokem

    Briliiant.

  • @credenza1
    @credenza1 Před rokem

    Brilliant. What a great threshing machine. I hope you are doing well, 13 years later.

  • @jamesruan913
    @jamesruan913 Před rokem

    I know it maybe some years now but I’d like to know how much wheat did you sow and how much harvest did you get back?

  • @shelleypilcher3812
    @shelleypilcher3812 Před rokem

    Wish I could have a better slower demo of wheat being tied together with wheat.

  • @wooderdsaunders4640

    Very enlightening

  • @VenomousGoat01
    @VenomousGoat01 Před rokem

    Thank you. What is your average yield? Do you plant an acre? I need to feed my chickens over the winter and was thinking of planting one acre however I am not sure if that would yield enough feed. But I figure you may be able to clue me in on that..?

  • @robowilly51
    @robowilly51 Před rokem

    I'd like to have the plans for the thresher

  • @grandmasoffgridliving

    Tou guys need to pay attention to how loud the music you are overlaying is. Not only is it way to loud, it drowns out your speaking

  • @mevikingperson
    @mevikingperson Před rokem

    How do I find the plans for the threshing machine?

  • @billdlyaegra9394
    @billdlyaegra9394 Před rokem

    well done and yes, I'd love to see how you make the threshing machine.

  • @siengthatep5278
    @siengthatep5278 Před rokem

    For such a short video I have learned so much. You are a genius with your own machines. Both videos are wonderful. Looking to buy a farmhouse and land to grow my own wheat, vegetables and other goodies. Thank you very much sir for taking the time to make these videos. May the LORD bless you and your family.

  • @MichaelZuinoAndNatasha

    This is many years old. I hope you are doing well Stephen

  • @gaianeg7927
    @gaianeg7927 Před rokem

    Wow! It is so beautiful!

  • @tzmagere1790
    @tzmagere1790 Před rokem

    How can I get the simple machinery you used to make halo

  • @hughezzell10000
    @hughezzell10000 Před rokem

    Excellent video. Nice work.

  • @Danju74
    @Danju74 Před rokem

    Good job.

  • @brandon4canada495
    @brandon4canada495 Před rokem

    dam i like your video very well done

  • @vendredi2pointzeror-p2.04

    Very interesting! Thanks from Savoie !

  • @maureenparran8918
    @maureenparran8918 Před rokem

    Thank you for such an informative video.

  • @tomsterism
    @tomsterism Před rokem

    Simply marvelous, Stephen!

  • @bexbugoutsurvivor
    @bexbugoutsurvivor Před rokem

    Really inspiring, having limited space I like to grow everything in buckets. How feasible would wheat be bucket grown, starting on a small scale to practice/trouble shoot....Much appreciated.

  • @TommasoScappini
    @TommasoScappini Před 2 lety

    Where is part 2?

  • @TheDevonblacksmith
    @TheDevonblacksmith Před 2 lety

    A wonderful video. I enjoyed it all. And at the end I spotted one of my DK rocket stoves making your brew..