[Syrupmakers] Just getting started.

[Ronnie & Gayle Morris]

There are several hand crank presses on Ebay for under $70.00. One would probably do for 70 plants. Be sure to save some seed from a couple.


From: Jason Jackson <jasonajackson at NESA.org>
To: A list for sorghum and cane syrupmakers <syrupmakers at syrupmakers.net> 
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 3:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Syrupmakers] Just getting started.



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!!
>
>
>
>
>> 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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