[poultrygeist]

Anyone tried it yet ?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7284011.stm

Rob

[Trillium]

I once considered it, but didn't really have the needed land area. Rotation is an absolute must with wheat, which is usually rotated with soybeans and corn. Considering those of us who veg garden on our properties have still less ground for growing wheat, it's harder still. You really do need a small holding or a farm for it to work. If you did, it's not that hard really, though it would take a lot of time as the article says.

[ck2day]

Haven't got the space to grow my own wheat, but I do make my own bread. It tastes totally different to shop bought and it's much more fun to make it than buy it from Tesco's.  

Kneading bread is a good way to work off pent up agression as well. I have been known to pretend it's someone whom I dislike  :twisted:  :twisted:    

[poultrygeist]

We've had a good go at making it in the past. We had a breadmaker at one time but Julie didn't get on with it.
We've just replaced our cooker which was temperamental so might be a good time to try again.

I quite fancy the sight of a few square metres of corn. We've got a large front garden with a bare patch about 3m x 4m that needs re-seeding so I could just have a go for this year.

Tempting.

Rob

[ck2day]

Like you I tried a breadmaker borrowed from a friend, but just didnt get on with it.  The bread didn't rise cos the paddle didnt mix it all together properly.  It was a lot of pallaver for a loaf of bread and it took up a lot of space on my worktops.  I'll stick to me mums good old mixer and a bit of bashing of the bread dough.

I like the idea of a front garden of wheat swaying in the breeze though, doubt if the OH would go for it.

Keep us posted  

Claire        

[Scribbler]

I was just going to post this link too. Could be the next big thing.

[sharky]

Very interesting article.
Though 300 square meters for a family of four is a massive amount of space for a small holder.

[Scribbler]

Have to rotate crops too.

[babe]

am i the only one who had images of planting a roll and picking a loaf a week later  :oops:

[Scribbler]

Yes.

[Rampant_Weasel]

i can remember the news having pictures of farmers throwing milk down the drain cos they had too much and the the grain mountain etc etc
and now there is a shortage....wheres the logic?
and as for growing your own, most new houses have a postage stamp size garden or none at all so thats that out.
rant over

[gobs]

Well, the growing it is just a thing, you got to find a way of making your flour before you start.

[Aidy]

Dont really fancy growing it meself but as for the breadmakers, FANTASTIC, would'nt be without mine, in fact just about to set it up for tonight, lovely fresh bread at 6am, oh happy days.

[SkipRat]

We also have just got a breadmaker, made our first loaf last night and it tasted lovely. Can see us using it regularly

[matron]

Thanks Aidy and SkipRat. I was getting a little paranoid there as I love my breadmaker as well. Malt loaf, fruit loaf oh, and bread as well (made with organic flour) LOVELY.