Homegrown Whole Grains by Sara Pitzer

Homegrown Whole Grains Grow, Harvest & Cook Wheat, Barley, Oats, Rice, Corn & More

Discover the joy of growing your own grains! This new edition is your guide to cultivating fresh, flavorful, nutritious grains in your backyard. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting, you'll find everything you need to know to successfully grow a variety of grains.

This book is packed with expert advice from seasoned gardeners, farmers, cooks, and bakers who have mastered the art of small-scale grain production. Learn how to select the best grains for your space, prepare your garden, sow seeds, harvest your crops, and store them properly.

This edition also includes a collection of inventive recipes for each grain variety. From hearty wheat berries cooked in a slow cooker to home-baked bread made with freshly milled flour, you'll find dozens of ways to enjoy the grain you grew. Explore recipes for cereals, desserts, casseroles, salads, soups, and stews – all featuring the goodness of homegrown grains.

With detailed chapters on barley, buckwheat, corn, heirloom grains (amaranth, quinoa, spelt, emmer farro, einkorn), millet, oats, rice, rye, and wheat, you'll have a comprehensive guide to cultivating a diverse and abundant grain garden.

Savor the exceptional taste and nutrition of homegrown grains. This book is your key to unlocking a world of flavor in your kitchen.

Table of Contents

• Introduction 
• 1 - Getting Started
• Why Grow Your Own Grains?
• How Much to Grow? 
• Preparing the Garden
• Sowing Seed
• Growing and Harvesting Grain
• Storing Grain
• Grinding Grain
• Sprouting Grain
• 2 - Barley
• 3 - Buckwheat
• 4 - Corn
• 5 - Heirloom Grains - Amaranth, Quinoa, Spelt, Emmer Farro, Einkorn
• 6 - Millet
• 7 - Oats
• 8 - Rice
• 9 - Rye
• 10 - Wheat
• Resources
• Index

From the soil to the seed to the food you eat - we'll help you grow your best garden!