How to Preserve Corn for Long Term Storage

[@leeannwicker937]

A lot of people wouldn't have bothered with a small harvest. A true homesteader never lets anything go to waste. I recall a year my mother-in-law and I did 91 quarts of corn for the freezer. Half was for her, but they moved away without taking it so we feasted for the next year!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We try not to waste anything here.Thanks for the comment

[@lindaharrison780]

When I was young, we had to help shuck the corn and we would save the worms and go fishing when we got through with the corn. Good memories.

[@texaschopper3091]

I appreciate that you aren't afraid of the critters in the corn. You give it to the chickens, cut out the bad part, and save the good part for food.

[@lindahime5628]

Happiest chickens on earth at that moment.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

They love some corn worms and tops off the corn.Thanks

[@TruthAndLight4995]

Love how the 2 of you work together on everything!

[@tamaraknutson2030]

I haven't read all the comments, but when we freeze corn, we use an electric knife to cut the corn off the cob. It works wonderfully and we usually have a second knife so the first one can rest when it gets warm. Love your videos!

[@timshepherd4626]

Thank you so much mister! My ambitions were larger than my common sense this year, put way too many rows of sweet corn in and it will certainly go bad before myself and the mrs can eat it. So just blanch, bag, and freeze, easy enough. Also thanks for what you said in the beginning about how to tell when corn is ready to pick, I honestly didn't know. I subscribed to your channel so when I get free time Ima go through everything and see what other nuggets of knowledge I can learn from y'all. Thanks again!

[@msdixie1972]

I've seen several of your videos today. I just love them. Thanks for sharing how you and your wife work on the homestead! We have a mini farm on 10 acres and have been here 2 years and are really enjoying learning to garden, can, and homestead. God bless!

[@jemmiestone3496]

Them ole corn worms are a pain for sure. I have not heard of that varity before. Sounds yummy. God Bless You and Wanda.

[@GardeningwithLadyCheryl]

Thanks again for another fantastic teaching video. I have an urban backyard garden. I apply all the techniques I've learned from you and my garden and harvest have improved tremendously. I thank God for both of you.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thats Awesome Cheryl thanks

[@nedcarter6553]

This brings back so many memories when I was growing up.

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

I am so glad you were able to salvage some of the corn.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We did get a little.Thanks

[@cllnplmr]

Danny I know you eek all available resources out of what you've been given stewardship over. I want to pass on a neat tip passed onto me about saving the spent cobs (if you BBQ your corn) to put the soup bone freezer collection bags (if you save your bones) I was surprised how tasty the soup stock was with that addition! Thanks for your plain, forthright lessons. I'm learning pretty quickly that some channels entertain and some educate. Yours a a nice blend of both which makes it pleasant to come hang out over here and bring my Hubby along!​

[@DVHomestead]

I am so glad you got something from your harvest. thanks for sharing with us.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Just want yall to see there is hope after having it blown down.Thanks

[@DVHomestead]

+Deep South Homestead hope is good!

[@LawhorneChannel]

You both look so sad. Sorry for loss of crop. Hopefully others have better luck and will share. Thanks for the vid! Much love!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We are just tired its 90 plus degrees here.We have no neighbors who grow a garden so what we have is all we get.Thanks

[@sharonking5171]

Good Morning . Makes me want fried corn . I also Love fresh grilled Corn the cob . Y'all have a Blessed Day

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We use our field corn for fried corn and grilled corn.Thanks

[@susieintn9466]

Glad you were able to get some corn, its still heart breaking to lose most of your crop. When I put up corn, I cut off the cob before parboiling, and place into a large glass baking pan, adding 1 to 2 cups of water and bake in the oven til corn is hot. ( oven temp 250 or so ) Then after the corn has cooled, I pack into freezer bags along with the liquid. I have always had great success with this method. When corn is in oven, stir every now and then so corn on top won't dry out. I also scrape the cobs with the back of the knife, keeps from dulling knife. Have a great day and thanks for sharing. Susie in TN

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Good info thanks for sharing Susie

[@catlandrum9640]

Wow that brings back so many childhood memories watching you and Wanda shuckin' that corn. when I was a kid, my mama would pack us three girls up before day light and we would head over to Baldwin County to pick on halves. I love shellin' peas and butter beans. By the way, let me know if you got my cookbook order in the mail. I'm so excited! I can't wait to get it. Love watchin' you guys.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We did get your order Thanks

[@mrelectron6220]

Glad to see you got some corn out of that mess Danny, sure looks like the stalks righted them self back up more than I would of expected. Just bad timing to have it happen during the tasselling stage. I probably have about another month before mine will be ready every thunder storm that comes through I pray we don't have that kind of wind damage. Thanks for taking time to post a video with all you got to do I know its not easy.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks, we are blessed to have a little amount of corn for the freezer and over the next few days we will have some to eat fresh from the second ears. Hope you have a good harvest.

[@lisasparkman7570]

I just had to share a little story after seeing your corn worms. I used to work for a farmer at his Farm Stand. he sold there and he also sold to several local grocery stores. I can't tell you how many women would come into the stand peel back an ear and if they saw a worm would literally dropped the ear on the ground and take off running and screaming sometimes even with their arms in the air. some of the older ladies would tell me that if that little worm was fat and happy then she would be too and just lick it off on the ground and take the corn with her I still laugh when I think about all of that. so sorry you're having so much trouble with those darn things. I have really been enjoying your Channel. I just found you last night and I know I will be a regular follower from now on thanks so much for sharing.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks for sharing your story. I have heard of similar stories. People are funny.

[@Sheila6325]

I have a lot of Stowells Evergreen Corn, and I have not planted any of it yet, but I will now. I read so many different reviews of it, I wasn't sure of it. I finally realized that it's all about what they use to feed it, and where it's being planted. Without those two things seriously considered, it just can't grow well. Corn takes a lot of feeding, and why people think that going organic, means they can put nothing on it, rather than using chemicals, is crazy. People need to learn about natural feeders too. My father-in-law used to put fish parts in the ground with his corn, an old Indian way of planting. My grandfather always said to plant without manure was crazy. Thank you for a great video, and I will be planting my Stowells corn now too! Bless, Sheila PS I found another new open pollinated, organic Sweet corn. It's called "New Mama Super Sweet Corn." It grows in the North, but I'm giving it a try anyway.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We love the Stowell Evergreen and would like to know how your New Mama Corn turns out. Thanks

[@VickiTakacs.]

I heard that back in the day people would invite kids over to play in their corn fields, give them each a stalk, and when the kids ran around chasing each other, smacking each other, the corn got pollinated.

[@dawnscott3015]

Those days of eating the corn will be quite special, I suppose. I'm so glad for you getting even this much after the tragedy.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We feel blessed Thanks Dawn

[@wayneleviner6557]

my wife and I do the corn that way. I believe we put 24 quart bags up, but I see what you are saying,it's just her and I. we are going to start doing our bags like that, because we eat all we can eat,then have to throw the rest away. we don't need to do that! thank you for what you do.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

You are welcome. Even with a pint we eat twice. Thanks

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We get a lot of corn earworms here in south Georgia as well, although some years are worse than others. Didn't have any last year. Like you said, all you can do is cut off the bad part and salvage what you can.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Yes and by doing that we have a few bags to eat for the next few months. Thanks

[@jjo5375]

When I used to deal with cutting the kernels off for freezing, before i'd discard the cob, I'd nibble at the ends where there was good corn still to be had once the knife work was done with it. You have pigs and chickens to feed, so its not going to waste, but I sure did enjoy nibbling on that freshly boiled corn on the cob. Good memories! : )

[@tnsinglemomlife8195]

Wow! Yall harvest corn early. I'm sorry there wasn't more of it for yall. I am going to have to try to find that kind of corn.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Most seed catalogs carry it.Thanks

[@ruthcrawford8532]

Amazing video. I learned ALOT. Thanks so much for sharing.!!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Ruth

[@terryeabbott7554]

Love to make corn cob jelly, it is one of my favorites.

[@lastniceguy1]

After you fill the bag, you can lower it into a pan of water up to the zipper and that will get the air out before sealing. I bet all that wind blew a lot of the pollen away too.

[@joybickerstaff194]

lastniceguy1 thank you for the neat tip!!!

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

Good video. I'm glad you were able to save some of your corn.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Cat

[@Txnative7]

Have you ever made corn cob jelly? Those little sweet cobs would be perfect.

[@Jewels3480]

I am glad to find this video. I choose the Stowalls evergreen this year and it is in the ear making and pollination phase. I think it has grown well. It was nice to hear that this corn had a small cob. Did you find that your stalks put on 2 or more ears, and even put out multiple stalks. Mine have and some of this stalks are also growing an ear. I hope it tastes as good as you say. I read that it has good shelf life if kept in the husk and the end tied closed. I hope this year is a better year for this corn, God bless!

[@edanthue5174]

Make a video i wanna see

[@Jewels3480]

@@edanthue5174 that was last year

[@MichaelMcbratney]

We've had pretty good luck leaving a few of the leaves on each corn and freezing them in freezer bags with out blanching.

[@pacificblu9662]

You're an inspiration.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks

[@sherryandarthurpower9006]

I guess the days of corn cob pipes are over love all the information tfs

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Havent seen one of them in years.Thanks

[@carolavant3778]

So sorry, my friends! I can certainly feel for you. It's almost impossible to grow organic sweet corn here in Central Florida, too. Corn worms (corn borers) absolutely decimate a stand of corn in a matter of days. I've tried using BT on my corn, and it works if it stays dry enough.....but it rains almost every afternoon in the spring. Last time I planted a stand of corn I got about two meals out of it, and my chickens got the rest!

[@BillyBranchHomesteadBlessings]

So glad you ended up with some corn but I know it's got to be heart breaking knowing there could of been so much more.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Yeah but some is better than none.Thanks

[@allymichael4836]

I made corn cob jelly out of my cobs. It tastes like honey.

[@lynndutt2219]

Sounds good. Would you want to share the recipe?

[@PondRiverFarm]

I was going to mention that as well Ally but you beat me to it :)

[@PondRiverFarm]

Lynn, you can google the recipe and I think its in the ball blue book but basically you boil the corn cobs then strain out the liquid then add the pectin and sugar, and like Ally mentioned it does taste like honey.

[@lynndutt2219]

I just ordered the blue book. Thanks.

[@MySouthernExpressions]

I was thinking the same. It does taste like honey.

[@bobbietriplett5569]

you turned bad luck into a tasty treat for you the chickens and the pigs lol.. good video think i will try that corn thk you

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

One of the best breeds ive found. Thanks

[@patrickfreeman1250]

Sorry to hear Mother Nature had a different idea to you for your corn harvest. Hope it lasts you as long as you need it to. Love the channel. Cheers.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Patrick we will make it last as long as we can.

[@LifeinFarmland]

That is frustrating. The positive , the chickens get some feed out of the deal. Been very frustrating watching the challenges of the corn for you two this year. Sweet corn is my second favorite thing out of the garden.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Its been tough this year Eric.Thanks

[@judyseekford9656]

You will have to try making corn cob jelly. It tastes like honey! Great to have on hand.

[@PriscillaSwaney]

An old farmer showed me to cut the corn around the bottom of the ear, break off the stalk piece, then peel from the bottom around the ear. It really pulls the silks off. He was in his 80's and had grown & sold corn all his life. Whats this information about the type of pot. I use stainless cookware. The graniteware water bath pot is too large for my stove or my hotplate, folks remember when you replace your stove the glass top isn't recommended either, glad I am old too many new things to learn now. I use a hot plate burner out of my camper outside. I am looking at getting a portable gas stove like the Homestead Kids have. Thumbs up for your corn, I jar canned and also make corn relish. Getting none GMO/organic corn out of Georgia this year. My local farm is also non-GMO corn, but he sells out every picking, has cars lined up.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We do cut ours that way when its big enough this corn was pitiful.But its all we made so we will have to wait on the field corn now.Thanks

[@PriscillaSwaney]

We take anything mother nature lets us have and give praises for it. Thanks for sharing your information.

[@MrCntryjoe]

we plant small plots, scattered in places. to work on preserving seeds and making new hy. from heirlooms. in small plots of an acre or less. we generally use hand pollination methods. Is a very nice video. wish you were closer I would love to share. i will show a few of our plots in a video.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

That would be great look forward to it.Thanks

[@nathanboyett6682]

perhaps next time, y'all could run a string line to hold the cornstalks up to help prevent the wind damage.

[@beaglefamilyfun1324]

thanks. I will be storying my corn this way now.

[@Wendyann1100]

Awesome video. Now I know how to do corn.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks for watching.

[@christianspain3015]

I’ve heard good things about Stowells. I’m trying Iochief this year in Alabama due to drought tolerance. Was that from a pound of seed?

[@theshadowpeople1493]

glad to see you at least got something out of the corn and yeah them damn worms can ruin a crop for sure have you heard of silver queen variety I used to grow that years ago very sweet big ears and white I used to freeze allot of mine !

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks and yes im familiar with that variety its a good tasting variety to.

[@davesachen3470]

another great video!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Dave

[@rebelteacher2761]

This may seem like a stupid question but.... I was wondering if there were any uses for corn scrapings instead of throwing them in with the corn to make creamed corn. Some of my kids like whole kernel and I hate to waste that flavor in the scrapings. I was thinking of using it in soups and stews this winter. Any advice? Thanks!!!

[@MichaelMcbratney]

Have you ever thought of spraying the corn silk with the Organic Thuricide Bacillus Thuringiensis (Bt)

[@katsgardenkitchenandmore9050]

Why don't you use aluminum when you do your corn and can you use a stainless steel pot?

[@youtellme2731]

Where did you get those pans your corn is in?

[@trl30215]

Nice video - thanks for sharing. Where did you find those large white enamel pans with the black rims & handles ? They look ideal for working up batches of produce for freezing/canning.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We had a local hardware store order them for us. They are awesome to work with large amounts of veggies. Thanks

[@tambrasmith4199]

Do the corn worms get in the sweet corn worse than in the field corn?

[@lynndutt2219]

I noticed you have a flat top stove. Do you use your American canner on that? I'm afraid to try it on the flat top. Nice video. TFS

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We use the water bath and the pressure canner on it.Been doing it for 14 years now.Thanks

[@gabriellakadar]

Does Bacillus thuringiensis spray not work for your corn. It's just a bacterial spore that has a bad effect on the digestive tracts of earworm caterpillars. BTK spray.

[@rodgerdanforth246]

Thanks for sharing.

[@joybickerstaff194]

Hello Danny! This info is good to know! I could not quite make out the name of the corn??? I’ve never heard of this type, where did u get the seeds ??? Do u sell them??? Thank u

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Stowell Evergreen is the variety. We have sold out of those seeds. Thanks

[@deborahtraylor296]

Have you ever just cut your corn off without blanching. Just clean and wash it then cut it off and freeze it. It's wonderful and easier this way.😋

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

My mother used to say if the worms are on it than you know the corn is ready.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thats one of my sayings also.Thanks

[@dugefresh7063]

Have you ever entertained usind Monetery Sinosad for the ear worms???

[@scratchmadehomestead9343]

Is there a remedy/defense for the worms? I have so much to learn. Didn't know about aluminum and corn/tomatoes. ❤️

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

There is but it means spraying chemicals.So we just cut the worms out.My theory is if a worm wont eat it then i dont need to eat it.Yes Aluminum will change the taste to a metalic taste.Thanks

[@gypsywilderlinghomestead3051]

Yall are harvesting corn and mine is just now coming up. When did yall plant the corn? Is mine gonna be done in time? God bless.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We plant in early March here.It will grow not sure if the worms will leave it alone or not.

[@YankeeLivn]

sorry about your corn harvest, maybe one of the other crops will be a bumper for you, We just had a couple thunderstorms with heavy hail come through our area. enjoy the day

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks yall stay safe

[@DorothyAllen777]

I noticed you have a glass top stove - do you have any trouble hot water bath canning on it? I read that you can't pressure can on a glass stove because it doesn't maintain the heat well. I also have a glass top stove and recently purchased a propane burner so I can use my pressure canner on it.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Ive been using both on mine for 14 years now with no problems.Thanks

[@DorothyAllen777]

Good to know - thank you!

[@chomama1628]

I’ve done it for 15 years on my glass top too. No problems.

[@EdiblePlants]

good that you got a bit out of it....

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

It will taste better this way lol.

[@karencoman6544]

Great video. I have 2 questions. Where are you buying the seed? and where did you get those large enamel pans? Looks like a good pan for shelling pea and butter beans in. 101 uses for those pans. I have an oval one I love.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

The Stowell Evergreen can be bought at Baker's Creek. We saw them at Walmart, too. The pans were a special order through our local hardware store. Ask at your hardware store, they can probably order them. Thanks

[@karencoman6544]

Thank you so much. I really look forward to trying that corn next year. God Bless

[@egladmansr1]

nice house

[@raleighsistrunk7123]

Danny, where did you find the enamel pans? I can't find them anywhere.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

A local hardware store ordered them for us a few years ago.

[@TheRustySpigot]

I am glad ya'll were able to at least get something from that tragedy.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks its better than nothing.

[@matthewblackwood4704]

I know this is an old video, but do you not spray spinosad or anything?

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

No we don't spray anything

[@RedRoadgifts]

Thanks for the video very helpful

[@stevelawrencedeleon80]

I have never planted corn before. Once you pick up the corn, will it grow corn again? Or do I have to plant it again from seed?

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Corn has to be replanted every spring. Thanks

[@sminthian]

7:35 Oh, come on. There's gotta be an easier way to get those kernels off.

[@dirtpatcheaven]

corn?!!! we can plant ours this month...

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Sweet corn is over now its just to hot here for it.Our field corn is around 10 to 12 ft tall right now hoping it dosent get blew down.Thanks

[@cackleberryfarm8690]

Danny how do you prevent corn worms?

[@christianspain3015]

BT can help but sometimes like he said it’s almost impossible

[@sundancer442]

Ya know...Corn fed organic chicken fetches a premium price at the market these days....... :)

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Yes, they make lots of tasty meals around here, too. Thanks

[@OkieRob]

Well, you were able to salvage a little bit. I know what it is like to have it blown down.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

At least we got some.Thanks

[@travisrobinsonj]

why not three sisters method? @deepSouthHomestead

[@jethrobodine7752]

Give the corn to the chickens, eat the worms!! Mmmmmm, tasty!! lol!!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

They had a feast.Thanks

[@margaretharper3761]

Do you have honey bees?

[@triplep433]

Yummy!!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Stowell Evergreen is one of our favorites in sweet corn.Thanks

[@brentcongleton5494]

Where can you buy the seeds for this corn?

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Most seed catalogs carry it.If you cant find it let me know and i will hook you up with a company.

[@JeanJean-lz5qp]

Deep South Homestead . Please tell me where I can find FIELD CORN. I LIKE IT MUCH BETTER THAN THE SWEET CORN. I have not found any in many years. HELP ME FIND ME SOME FIELD CORN!!

[@nunyabusiness3625]

@@JeanJean-lz5qp Try Hoss Tools.

[@JeanJean-lz5qp]

I have been looking for the FIELD CORN. It is not sweet and I like it best but I have not found any in years. Someone please help me find me some FIELD CORN. HELP!!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We sell field corn on our Etsy store. It is called Danny Corn. Check out deepsouthhomestead.etsy.com

[@JeanJean-lz5qp]

Deep South Homestead. Thank you very much, I will do just that. I was borned in the Country and I love country living and life-style. My Beloved Daddy wore the Liberty Overalls and Flannel Shirts the year round. We had beautiful gardens and animals. My Sweet Mother had every yard bird you can name. I prefer chickens off the yard and my family are planning to start raising our foods again because it is healthier for our body. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!!

[@Thebassmaster1988]

3 cornworms disliked this video.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Corn without corn worms means chemicals were used.

[@sfetterly6200]

Huaking corn ... no no no ... 1 cut with a knife and everything just falls off . Grab the ear and cut off the stalk but try not to cut off any kernels and the husk and silk just fall off. Try it, easy as falling off a log.

[@MrWillbo08]

I my red Potatoes the same way I all my potatoes on February 14th, thats potatoes day at home

[@aliciavalentyn5889]

🌽💞🌽

[@georgiojansen7758]

I find the normal corn picked young more tastier than sweet corn

[@Hagfan789]

Why wouldn't you guys go with a different strain of corn that produces better for you? Time & effort involved then to end up with those dinky little cobs? Doesn't make any sense. I would be making some changes for sure.

[@betsybk11]

YOUR NOTIFICATIONS BELL DOES NOT WORK.

[@dorascott8286]

Very hot every where it seems...

[@UPGardenr]

Bait

[@CarolynDeasonmusiclistener]

Wow! Did you get a hair cut? No more old hippy? Fantastic. Next shave facial hair. You will look decades younger. Facial hair harbors bacteria.

[@trueroyalty3342]

We got them same coca cola plates