Red Corn, White Corn, and Blue Sky v162

[@jameskiley4182]

One thing that impresses me about you is your attention to detail in all your tasks. You make sure everything is done just right and as a result you are successful more often than not. Someone must have been your mentor when u were young and taught u the right way to do things.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Mother and Deddy I would say more than anyone. I am thankful that I can share and I hope that it helps in some way. Thank you ever so much James

[@paigesteele4406]

I noticed that immediately when I started watching the videos. Making tomato soup he made sure to spatula the sides of sauce down, when he washed pickles the pickles were stacked in the sink after scrubbing. Both of these details I would have never done. You can trust him to do a good job lol

[@metcalfmills5679]

Aww thanks Paige🙂

[@skipdunham1596]

Hey Justin you are chopping in high cotton! You even got that drag chain back filling for you!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Ha ha! Yeah somebody’s got to do it…Thanks Skip!

[@tagladyify]

You are certainly in your element, Justro. That is more than many people ever find. Enjoy it to the fullest.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Aww thank you Tracy

[@died4us590]

I like that corn planter, and how the chain covers the seed. Justro, you are wise man, learning from the older generation. I sometimes feel as though i was born in the wrong time, because i like the old ways, and how family and neighbor's helped one another. I do know that i am not of this world, and my home is with my Father. God bless you and them girl's.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you, I understand. God bless you too❤️

[@BosnWayne]

Man. You are no joke. You have the most attention to detail that I have seen in my life. That's saying something, I am impressed, for real

[@metcalfmills5679]

Aw man thank you Wayne. I appreciate you

[@tholland5509]

Something about shelling corn is relaxing and satisfying

[@metcalfmills5679]

Yes it is

[@paigesteele4406]

Just found the channel. Really enjoying it. Thank you. From Alberta Canada 🇨🇦

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thanks Paige!!! 🇨🇦

[@sonyagregory5711]

I love this Justin. I've never got to see the detail of how a big tractor does this. Thank you so much! I am a very detail oriented person and I love learning how all this works. So very fascinating! Looking forward to seeing more videos like this! Farming is the coolest thing! It just makes my heart sing!!!😊🌽🌽🌽

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thanks Sonya, glad that you enjoy

[@karenweir7310]

The chain that drags behind to cover the seed is brilliant! Who knew! My grandfather had a corn sheller like that on the corn crib.. we would get to shell ears to feed to his pet deer, Buckie.. fond memories from the 60’s..

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you for sharing this with us

[@SunShine-ip7gl]

Justro, you is high cotton my brother!! 🙂 great footage 👏 really enjoyed this teaching. Reds are purdier than a ruby I believe. May Heavenly Father bless you a bounty full.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you so much SunShine. Bless you too

[@tpaw6908]

That was really cool ,Justro put that tractor in self sufficient drive. Cant wait to see a great crop this year.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Ha ha! Thank you TPaw

[@steveruby2120]

Another job well done, planting and video. Thanks.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thanks Steve

[@uncledanny7]

Planters make a big difference in the way your back feels at the end of the day haha

[@metcalfmills5679]

That’s a fact!

[@markburrell2778]

That second sheller had the ringing sound like a Black Hawk sheller.

[@metcalfmills5679]

It’s a Black Beauty

[@HeatherNaturaly]

That was pretty neat!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you

[@tomvandenbergh4127]

Hey Justro, we got to find you some blue corn. Then you'd have red, white, and blue corn. How patriotic is that?!?! I love your little planter Justro. Keep the vids coming!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Yep blue clarage. Thanks Tom!

[@lisamcfall1210]

That sure was a blue sky! Beautiful 😊 Wish me and my sis would have had a corn sheller to use when we were growing up. It looks like fun. We shelled it all by hand to feed the livestock, mostly chickens if I remember correctly. It was hard on the hands, but I didn’t mind it…..mostly 😂

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thanks for sharing this with us Lisa! It is hard on the hands..

[@Prepping_mimi]

That was real awesome. Never seen actual corn planting before

[@metcalfmills5679]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@deborahstrickland9845]

Amazing.🌽🚜

[@metcalfmills5679]

Glad you enjoyed

[@allonesame6467]

I think I would rather have Jimmy Red than rubies any day! My paw used to plant an acre of golden bantam that he saved from year to year and he planted with a springy jab style planter. His brother used to plant 5 acres of IoChief to sell off the back of his truck. He planted with a planter similar to yours. So nice to see this and your attention to kernels that are just the right shape and size, makes a big difference. Enjoyed this so much! Thank you for sharing!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you for sharing this with us

[@studentoflife2484]

i enjoy how you inovate work and make it into fun activity..

[@metcalfmills5679]

This means a lot to me, thank you

[@nancytharp8213]

Thanks for sharing 🙏 😎 🏖 🏝

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you Nancy

[@wendyc.5769]

That’s awesome!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thanks Wendy

[@billybradyjr6008]

I didn’t know them old Fords had a creeper gear. Nice job Justro!

[@metcalfmills5679]

1980 4610. Thanks Billy!

[@131dyana]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing your planting with us. God bless.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you, God bless

[@ladyryan902]

Lol I'm envious.im still planting by ✋

[@metcalfmills5679]

Lol, well you are beating me on exercise!

[@lwons1313]

Really enjoyed watching that planter do its thing. I can see how that would save your back! I have enjoyed every last one of your videos!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you Laura! Glad you enjoy them

[@anitahamrick4827]

Thank you so much for sharing your hard work ! That was so interesting to me and I enjoyed learning how the corn planter works … I really like your videos…. The views of the corn colors and sky was beautiful!! God bless !

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you Anita. God bless you as well

[@hedfuka8608]

👍...I transplanted some corn today..it's a black Romanian popping corn...I did a small trial last year...got some other varieties to go in as well...a yellow popping corn and a 90 day corn for eating...that's a lovely sheltered spot you kindly showed us...quick work with the seeder,and I never seen a sheller before...I like the way you showed us how the plate picks up the corn,and then popped them back into the hopper... brilliant.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Glad you enjoyed, thank you

[@ellendavis9940]

I learn so much from you. The details help me a lot. Thank you

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you for letting me know

[@marieanderson6215]

I enjoy watching your video

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you Marie

[@k.p.1139]

That was fun! 😊

[@metcalfmills5679]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@LeaC816]

That Jimmy Red is beautiful. It looked like you were planting rubies! It looks like you are having some gorgeous weather too. I know you’re out enjoying it and hope the girls are too!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thanks Lea! It has been beautiful here. The girls have been sick, but are getting better now

[@Zinnia-s6f]

Justro, great video! Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed it. The head noddin and your big grin got me giggling. Have a blessed day.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Ha ha, glad you enjoyed Mrs Opal!

[@josephleehamm]

Thanks for the tips, Justin. Your seed corn is of the best quality. Other seed looks like the grain in your scrap bucket.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Aw thank you so much Joe. I hope to be a good steward.

[@MynewTennesseeHome]

Justro, I love your instructional videos. If I ever get a seed planter and working tractor I'll know how to do it. Thanks.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you!

[@Whale_Chum]

I see what you mean about planting this way. It IS mesmerizing, and I don’t know what it is, but it appeals to me too! There’s just something about it that is very satisfying. Maybe someday I’ll have a tractor, disk and planter. I can see why farmers enjoy farming.

[@metcalfmills5679]

I agree RR!!

[@jillclark1744]

It looked like you were planting both varieties in the same field. I thought you had to plant different varieties a few hundred feet apart so they don't cross pollinate. If you don't have to that would be great, I can plant more varieties. I love your videos. I always learn something. Thanks for sharing.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Yes you have to plant separate. A mile is good. I was in different fields. The sorghum and Hickory are in the same field. Thanks Jill

[@David-kd5mf]

Just leaving a comment to support the channel. Great video 💪

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thanks David!!

[@theunsteadysteader]

Evenin Justro, that planter is hypnotic for me. Very relaxing, great video. Did you plant different sides of the same field or a different field to keep from cross pollination? Also, what do you do with the odd shaped 2nds seeds, mill them and eat them? I havent really seen animals on your place cept dogs. Your 3rd quality organic scraps could be cracked and very easily sold to the community for animal feed. Missed the girls again, I hope they get to feelin better soon. Bless your little family....

[@metcalfmills5679]

No it was two different fields. I am glad that you enjoyed it. The bad stuff goes in the feed bucket and the odd shaped goes in our milling grain for our cornbread and grits. Thank you, they are feeling better. Bless you too USS

[@boom_stick]

[@metcalfmills5679]

Aww shoot!

[@rain.danceing3867]

I'm pretty new here so I'm catching up. I just love your videos!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you for watching! Hope you enjoy

[@tagladyify]

Beautiful corn. I like the red one. I’ve grown corn a few times. Bloody Butcher for the chickens that I ground on my hand cranked cast iron grinder to put in their feed. That took a bit of work, but doable on the small scale. I’ve also grown sweet corn, which I love, but it takes up room for small yield in my gardens. I figured a number of years ago that corn is impractical for me to grow. Plus, I never know when the farmer west of us will plant field corn and it will then cross with mine. He switches back and forth between corn and soy beans. Anyway, yours looks really nice.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thanks Tracy, I understand. Thank you for sharing this with us and good for you grinding some of your chic feed!

[@tagladyify]

@@metcalfmills5679 I mostly sprout grains for them these days, but when I first got chickens, several years ago, I ground everything.

[@oweunuffin9280]

👍

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you

[@ASouthernLadyinAppalachia]

That’s going to be some good eating if it makes. How’s the girls feeling? I hope they are on the mend.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Yes it sure will. They are getting better. Thanks SL

[@brendahorn4782]

😊

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thanks Brenda

[@terrysavage2745]

Is that an old Cole planter? It is working great. Good job.

[@metcalfmills5679]

No its a Covington. Thank you!

[@denniswillie949]

Hey Justro I just watched you planting your corn with the covington planter I had mine setup a lil different but I think I’m gonna try to copy the setup like you’re using if you don’t mind I appreciate and enjoy the videos and knowledge sharing God Bess

[@metcalfmills5679]

I hope it works good for you. God bless you too and thank you for sharing

[@milknhoneyheritagefarms4706]

How far apart are you spacing your corn? Looks like a beautiful day

[@metcalfmills5679]

It is 18” plant spacing. It sure was beautiful

[@milknhoneyheritagefarms4706]

That’s what is was thinking! Thank you. Your gonna have to run through it when it gets tall 😊

[@catawba7cherokee]

it been 25 yr since i planted hickory cane corn

[@metcalfmills5679]

You’re overdue Mr Jordan! Thank you

[@janetnga3234]

I could almost smell that country air! So what is the red corn used for? Not familiar with that one. I dont grow too much corn cause I only have 12 acres and some of that is wooded. Got about 1 1/2 acre in garden, 2 acre pond, and 4 acre for dairy goats and chickens.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Corn meal, grits, it is the BEST thing to roll fish in to fry..

[@janetnga3234]

@@metcalfmills5679 👍

[@MsCaterific]

🧡

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you

[@ccpirogue]

Can you send me a link to that GPS you used:). Another great video Justro keep them coming buddy, we look forward to watching them!

[@metcalfmills5679]

It’s the turn loose and get off system! Ha! Thanks Pirogue!

[@seriousprepper9506]

How do you keep the crows and wild turkeys from scratching and pulling it up

[@metcalfmills5679]

Crows will get it, I will put up vhs tapes all around to keep them out..

[@Whale_Chum]

Turkeys are my nemesis here. If Thanksgiving weren’t so far off, this turkey would be in freezer camp. Pecked up several peas, pumpkins, beans and cucumbers. It’s gotta go.

[@sagittariustwin5213]

I have never seen a planter so that was fun. It looks like a beautiful day too. I love the idea of growing corn but I have huge problems with these big green caterpillars/worms and earwigs. Asked a few local farmers here in WA state but they all spray. Any ideas of how to prevent that?

[@metcalfmills5679]

That’s too bad. I have never seen worms do much damage. I don’t know what you would do

[@sydneyworkman1809]

Just wondering if this is the same well preserved equipment your Daddy and Grandpa used to plant corn ?

[@metcalfmills5679]

Nope, I had to start from scratch kinda. The same spirit tho! Thanks Sydney

[@millboroquiltersouthdakota6037]

I need a handful of those seeds where can I get them?

[@tracybradshaw9867]

Do you do any smoking or curing of meat? Would like to see your process!

[@metcalfmills5679]

We cure. I hope to do one in the future

[@matthewketron1041]

If you had to pick 1 heirloom corn seed for all around what would you choose?

[@metcalfmills5679]

Hickory king because I love its hominy

[@metcalfmills5679]

Hickory king because I love its hominy

[@sandrahouse9322]

So how do you use each of these? The white hickory king, the blue and red.

[@metcalfmills5679]

White for hominy, meal, and grits. Red for meal and grits. 🙂

[@sandrahouse9322]

@@metcalfmills5679 what do you grow for canning and eating as whole or cream or off the cob?

[@metcalfmills5679]

Silver queen this year. Have grew a few different ones.

[@renem6441]

How do you know the amount of seeds needed for a specific area? Ghost tractor?!!!!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Just figure your population by row spacing, plant spacing and plants per hill. Yeah sometimes it drives it’s self, depending on what I’m doing..thanks Rene

[@jess6327]

Did you plant both varieties in the same field and if so wont they cross pollinate? I dont know much if anything about corn so im super curious

[@metcalfmills5679]

Nope different fields. You want a mile apart if you can..

[@jess6327]

@@metcalfmills5679 Oh thats good. Thanks for answering!

[@bigcountry1009]

Justro, do you plant any sweet corn?

[@metcalfmills5679]

Yes but we have got so we don’t like it like we used to.

[@jboyer1028]

Is Bloody Butcher different than Jimmy Red?

[@metcalfmills5679]

Yes

[@jimmylaws9340]

Just row this is old Jimmy moonshiner have you ever heard tale of any yellow hickory King corn

[@metcalfmills5679]

Yes I shore have Jimmy…

[@rldoyle5705]

Do you sell corn seed I would be interested

[@metcalfmills5679]

Yes, just email me

[@jerrykates4601]

where I Come From

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you Jerry