We have used a Pixall single-row tractor-pulled corn harvester for the past few years, which is specially designed for picking fresh market corn. Special Machinery Used For Harvesting and Packing You can be assured that Schlechter Farms corn is committed to growing sweet corn of the highest quality possible. We irrigate regularly during the dry summer months, so that our delicious corn is juicy and sweet. Weather permitting, we try to plant a few acres of corn every week from mid-April to July 4th, so that we have a constant supply for our customers from August 1st through late October. A Monosem 8-row planter is used to plant our corn. We rotate our crops from year to year, so the corn fields may be on upland ground one year and on Lake Labish the next. We must meet strict guidelines for planting, harvesting and packing, and also for cooling and storage methods of the crop. Starting in 2014, our corn crop has been certified as meeting the standards and practices of the US Department of Agriculture's "Good Agricultural Practices" program. And since the early 1980's, we've operated a produce stand of our own during the corn season from early August through late October. We also supply corn and other vegetables to several of the Willamette Valley farm produce stands and grocery stores. Many of the produce vendors at farmer’s markets in Oregon purchase sweet corn from us for resale to their farm market customers. Part of the farm is located in Lake Labish, where we grow the red and yellow onions for which Lake Labish is famous. Over the decades, winter squash, grass for seed, broccoli and four gardens of peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, and other farm-fresh vegetables have been added to the crop rotation. Jim started farming in 1971 with wheat and clover seed, but switched in 1978 to sweet corn and onions. For some mouth-watering butters introducing international flavours, see here.Email: Farms is continuing a family farm tradition that dates back to the early 1900's when Jim's grandfather, Joseph Schlechter, settled in the Willamette Valley. We love our corn best with butter and salt.
For inspiration, see some great recipes on the Foodland Ontario site (select 'Sweet Corn').
Sweet Corn is great on its own, as a side dish, pickles or in salads. To barbeque corn, soak cobs (husks on) in cold water for 30 min, grill on BBQ on medium heat for about 20 min. To boil corn, strip husks, cut off stems and place in a pot of boiling water for about 5-7 min. Its natural sugars decline quickly, so the sooner you eat it, the sweeter.Ĭorn likes it cool and moist - store in the The best time to eat your sweet corn is as soon as possible after harvest. The Three Sisters companion planting method was once used widely by First Nations. Did you know?Ĭorn is one of the Three Sisters (alongside beans and squash).
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