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  • From: wildernessflowers AT comcast.net
  • To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] sweet corn shoots
  • Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2005 17:41:48 +0000

hi janet

just to let you know on this thread

sprouts are now being produced as animal feed as well lots of bang fo rthe
buck little water high nutritional value...all kinds of critters.... from
chickens and sheep to steers, cattle and even water buffalo .... love 'em
--martin
3 Roy Crawford Lane
Santa Fe' New Mexico
87505
cell 505 9203421
office/fax 505 9898337


> I have compiled information about corn shoots, sunflower shoots, pea
> shoots, and microgreens, some of it from Growing for Market articles
> (thanks Lynn!). Would be glad to send on request. Please request
> off-line via ATTRA's toll-free number 1-800-346-9140 or e-mail to me.
> The quick explanation of the basic process: the seeds are spread in
> flats of soilless mix, kept moist, and the baby plants are cut when they
> are 2-6 inches tall, depending on what you are growing.
>
> Beth Spaugh wrote:
>
> >
> >> I don't grow sweet corn because of limited space, but have a chef who
> >> would like sweet corn shoots. Seems to me they could be spaced close
> >> together and would not take the space for long in the season. Can
> >> anyone give me advice about cultural methods and any particular
> >> varietal characteristics to look for please?
> >
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> >
> > Beth Spaugh
> > Rehoboth Homestead
> > 66 Jabez Allen Road
> > Peru NY 12972
> >
> --
>
> Janet Bachmann
> Agriculture Specialist
> National Center for Appropriate Technology
> P.O. Box 3657
> Fayetteville, AR 72702
> (479)442-9824
> (479)442-9842 fax
> janetb AT ncat.org
> www.attra.ncat.org
>
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