[Syrupmakers] Just getting started.

[Jason Jackson]

I haven't seen a mill that I could afford. Do you have any ideas on how I
could build one for very little money. I'm in North west tennessee. The
closest place with a mill (that I've found) is 2 hours away. I'm only
growing 70 plants.
Also my wife is getting a swarm of guinea fowl. Will they be a problem for
my plants?
On Apr 16, 2014 12:31 PM, <ieck at ckt.net> wrote:

> Jason, welcome to the joy of discovery and to a few of those moments when
> you will find things which don't work.  Don't get discouraged because this
> can be a lot of fun.
>
>    The wringer washer probably will not work, it is just simply not strong
> enough for the job.  Keep in mind that the stalks are rather tough and
> it will take approx. 8gal. of raw juice to make 1gal. of sorghum.  This
> means that your wringer will probably die before you get enough to
> cook.  This also may give you an idea as to what size pan you will need
> before you start cooking.
>
>    Good luck and have fun!!
>
>
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>
> > I have become very interested in growing some sweet drip sorghum.  Just
> > got
> > 70 seeds in yesterday. Where is a good site for supplies? Also I have an
> > old wringer washer. Will it work as a mill? Any advice is welcome!
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