Do I have to plant it? I live in an apartment. Do I grind it to flour? How much flour does it make? I don't understand but very interested.
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No, you do not *have* to plant wheat berries. You may do with them as you wish: sprout, cook, grind. And they make as much flour as they make--no more, no less. Best way to measure this is to throw a cupful into your grinder and then either weigh the resultant flour (grams or oz) and make note of this for future reference. Good luck!
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I've read that for every dry cup of berries, you'll receive 2 cups of flour but I have not had the chance to test. The website is Mel's kitchen, that I read it on.
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Hi Patdownsouth! Thanks - I did end up buying it and am quite happy with it. You're right, there are some major errors with some of the recipe (check out that water content for the 1lb raisin bread) and I'm still looking for a really good whole wheat recipe with seeds/nuts. The two paddles do work well. Mine does have three settings (1-1.5lb, 2lb, and 2.5lb) and it beeps in the middle of the cycle (which is not in the manual, and I need to look next time it does to figure out where in the cycle it is) and I assume that's for adding nuts/seeds/fruit. It is definitely much better than my 14 year old Zo! Hi Patdownsouth! Thanks - I did end up buying it and am quite happy with it. You're right, there are some major errors with some of the recipe (check out that water content for the 1lb raisin bread) and I'm still looking for a really good whole wheat recipe with seeds/nuts. The two paddles do work well. Mine does have three settings (1-1.5lb, 2lb, and 2.5lb) and it beeps in the middle of the cycle (which is not in the manual, and I need to look next time it does to figure out where in the cycle it is) and I assume that's for adding nuts/seeds/fruit. It is definitely much better than my 14... » Read More Hi Patdownsouth! Thanks - I did end up buying it and am quite happy with it. You're right, there are some major errors with some of the recipe (check out that water content for the 1lb raisin bread) and I'm still looking for a really good whole wheat recipe with seeds/nuts. The two paddles do work well. Mine does have three settings (1-1.5lb, 2lb, and 2.5lb) and it beeps in the middle of the cycle (which is not in the manual, and I need to look next time it does to figure out where in the cycle it is) and I assume that's for adding nuts/seeds/fruit. It is definitely much better than my 14 year old Zo! « Show Less
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I received Aero Grow as a gift for Mother's Day, and love it, as I live in an apartment and do not have access to "land". My basic problem is that the cilantro is NOT growing. I contacted customer service who was extremely courteous, and who mentioned that if there were no sprouts after 4 wks. they would replace the lil' bugger. The bug thing worries me, so I have been keeping a wary eye out for that lil' problem, and will update you accordingly.It is a joy to see the herbs sprout and progress, I planted the Gourmet Herbs and they have all sprouted (except for that obstinate cilantro). :( I think you would enjoy the product immensely! :) I received Aero Grow as a gift for Mother's Day, and love it, as I live in an apartment and do not have access to "land". My basic problem is that the cilantro is NOT growing. I contacted customer service who was extremely courteous, and who mentioned that if there were no sprouts after 4 wks. they would replace the lil' bugger. The bug thing worries me, so I have been keeping a wary eye out for that lil' problem, and will update you accordingly.It is a joy to see the herbs sprout and progress, I planted the Gourmet Herbs and they have all sprouted (except for that... » Read More I received Aero Grow as a gift for Mother's Day, and love it, as I live in an apartment and do not have access to "land". My basic problem is that the cilantro is NOT growing. I contacted customer service who was extremely courteous, and who mentioned that if there were no sprouts after 4 wks. they would replace the lil' bugger. The bug thing worries me, so I have been keeping a wary eye out for that lil' problem, and will update you accordingly.It is a joy to see the herbs sprout and progress, I planted the Gourmet Herbs and they have all sprouted (except for that obstinate cilantro). :( I think you would enjoy the product immensely! :) « Show Less
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Tiny! Stalk like an ink pen with 2 or 3 leaves. Recommend putting in a 3 gallon or larger pot if u want to try overwintering inside. Grandma's didn't overwinter in Raleigh, NC so we got her another & potted this year. It produces no tubers to come back next year. The one she had inground last summer was close to a tree where it got morning sunshine & got 6' tall with about 2.5"x3.5" leaves. She worried about staking but wasn't needed. The huge leaves never touch the ground & just wave back & forth in breezes & wind. Good luck with it. They grow fast & really gets the everyone commenting on it. I recommend getting this plant.
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I had the same initial problem. Try your recipe with 1/8-1/4 cup less flour. Worked for me.
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How sticky was your dough? Perhaps try placing your dough into a bowl of flour, and then kneading it out on your counter (or pizza peel). Also, you might want to make sure your stone is heated well enough before you transfer your dough to the stone. I would place the stone on the lowest rack of your oven, and try cook your dough at a temp of at least 450 degrees, but even higher if you can....up to 550. I had the same problem the first time, but after making a few adjustments, it now works great, and I have used it at least 10 times since without problem. Best of luck with it! You will get it.
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I read one recipe that said they had, but the directions say you shouldn't. I read somewhere else where they said why you shouldn't and it made sense. Haven't tried it and won't. It is a good little machine, don't want to ruin it. Get the wondermil if you want to sprout.
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The flour looks like it is already to use. The sprouting is probably the process it goes thru before it is ground.
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I received Aero Grow as a gift for Mother's Day, and love it, as I live in an apartment and do not have access to "land". My basic problem is that the cilantro is NOT growing. I contacted customer service who was extremely courteous, and who mentioned that if there were no sprouts after 4 wks. they would replace the lil' bugger. The bug thing worries me, so I have been keeping a wary eye out for that lil' problem, and will update you accordingly. It is a joy to see the herbs sprout and progress, I planted the Gourmet Herbs and they have all sprouted (except for that obstinate cilantro). :( I think you would enjoy the product immensely! :)
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This is a tuber root that you plant and it will sprout up. They do seem to multiply. I have several burgundy plants and it gets bigger every year. I live in PA so i do take mine indoors for dormant stage (garage or shed). i have mine in a planter not the ground, so it wold be exposed to cold quicker... I love the plant and it is still blooming.
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Hi, the intent of this mill is to just crack the grain. It is not intended to produce flour as this would actually ruin the malt / beer making process. If you want to make flour (say for bread) then look for a different product. If you want to make beer from grain and hops then buy this product.
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Iam not the best person to answer this question. I am not a expert gardner all i can tell you I planted this in september I do not know if it is going to grow yet I have to wait and see how it is doing in the spring. As of right know i dont see any new growth or buds or anything on it so i dont think it made it. i gota wait and see if it comes back. sorry iam no help
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I have one (its about 3 months old now) and I live just South of Seattle. Currently, it is in my windowsill and doing just fine and I have heard that you can plant them outside as well as they are very hardy! So, a definite yes to indoor growing and a tentative yes if you want to put it outside. :)
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Personally I would NEVER use any Self Rising cake flour...why? because you cannot control the "rising" part of the ingredients. How old are they (will they rise well)? do they contain aluminum? etc. Myself, I use only the Swans Down Cake flour sold by the case here on Amazon - I find it to be fresher (date on package) than in my store and sold at a much better price, then, add my own "rising ingredients" as per the recipes. You can always Google the appropriate amounts to use for cakes or look for similar recipes on Epicurious.com lets say to see what is used w/o self rising flours. Hope this helps. Personally I would NEVER use any Self Rising cake flour...why? because you cannot control the "rising" part of the ingredients. How old are they (will they rise well)? do they contain aluminum? etc. Myself, I use only the Swans Down Cake flour sold by the case here on Amazon - I find it to be fresher (date on package) than in my store and sold at a much better price, then, add my own "rising ingredients" as per the recipes. You can always Google the appropriate amounts to use for cakes or look for similar recipes on Epicurious.com lets say to see what is used w/o self... » Read More Personally I would NEVER use any Self Rising cake flour...why? because you cannot control the "rising" part of the ingredients. How old are they (will they rise well)? do they contain aluminum? etc. Myself, I use only the Swans Down Cake flour sold by the case here on Amazon - I find it to be fresher (date on package) than in my store and sold at a much better price, then, add my own "rising ingredients" as per the recipes. You can always Google the appropriate amounts to use for cakes or look for similar recipes on Epicurious.com lets say to see what is used w/o self rising flours. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I purchased it and thought I could grow it inside until I ws able to plant outside Unfortuneatly I tried but it did not take. I think it is a difficult tree to grow here in Northeast Ohio I am not sure about Texas I think I would try it I wish I could have it grow here I may try it again. See what it says online if you can by putting the tree name in. I wish I could be more help
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Can you take a picture of what you have and send it to my e-mail? rhalverson@greatrivermilling.com. We have always had black specs in our buckwheat flour because we grind the whole buckwheat and then sift off a portion of the outer layer. This leaves some black specs in the flour this is how you make dark buckwheat flour. If the sifter was not set properly it could be a mistake in milling. I would like to see it.
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Hello, Thank you for your email. Normally the Country Living Mill will not grind spices because of their oil content and sometimes they are to fibrous. If you would like to send us the spices in question we could test them for you. Please send your samples to: Pleasant Hill Grain 210 South 1st Street P.O. Box 7 Hampton, NE. 68843 1-800-321-1073 ext. 229 Please include your name, address, and phone number. Thank you, Michelle