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- From: "Del Williams" <delannw AT dlogue.net>
- To: <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Two questions
- Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 20:37:25 -0600
And that is the beauty of growing... a new season to forgive you for all the
sins of the last.
I have never had luck freezing cob corn. I assume that I don't have the
ability to freeze it as fast as it should be to preserve texture and taste.
I know that cutting off all the kernels, blanching, etc. is a lot of work
but it seems to work for me the best.
Strawberries I'll leave for those with broader experience than mine.
But a question... I have grapes, just Concords.
Any tips on a training schedule?
And what information might you have about grapes that are suited to the
Midwest... Zone 5a, 5b?
I'd like to try my hand at winemaking... which I did do when I was growing
grapes in Western NY. Made a great Riesling champayne there one year.
Entirely an accident of good fate. But the Western NY climate was moderate
in the winter and kinder to vinifera grapes than I think Illinois would be.
Any ideas on how a Marchal Foch (sp?) would do in my zone?
OK, OK, my farm is probably up for sale in June although I'm planting it
because a sale can't occur before September... but I have my eye on one in
Indiana. Near Delphi.
14 acres with 20 more available in the next 4 years. It's the little
things. And is anyone aware of farmers' markets north of or near
Indianapolis and Lafayette?
Well, hey, there's nothing like looking toward a future.
Happy New Year folks!
Del Williams
as always, Farmer in the Del
Clifton, IL 60927
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[Market-farming] Two questions,
Rick Williams, 12/29/2002
- Re: [Market-farming] Two questions, Del Williams, 12/29/2002
- [Market-farming] Corn on the cob, Tom Anslow, 12/30/2002
- <Possible follow-up(s)>
- Re: [Market-farming] Two questions, Bill Shoemaker, 12/30/2002
- Re: [Market-farming] Two questions, Bill Shoemaker, 12/30/2002
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