How To Grow Grain On the Homestead by Leigh Tate

Jun 20, 2025 12:35:06

When Leigh Tate started homesteading, one of her goals was to grow as much of her family's food as possible. Her previous food growing experience included vegetables, fruits, poultry, and dairy. Grains, however, were more intimidating, especially considering how grain is grown in modern times. Yet grain growing is an ancient art which is found in all civilizations and cultures. Leigh reckoned that if the generations of the past could do it, then so could she.

How To Grow Grain On the Homestead pulls together her years of experiments, experience, and research. She covers selecting grains, planting, growing, harvesting, threshing, winnowing, and storage, all on a small homestead scale, and without expensive modern equipment. If you are interested in growing your own grain, she can will help you get started too.

Chapters:
Introduction
Why Should You Consider Growing Grain?
What Equipment Will You Need?
Harvesting
Threshing
Winnowing
What Grains Can You Grow?
Amaranth
Barley
Buckwheat
Corn (Maize)
Millet
Oats
Quinoa
Rice
Rye
Sorghum
Wheat
Getting Started: Start Small & Experiment
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