Not long now. One more irrigation then we stop the water.
The leaves are still showing green. We need them to turn yellow. And then fall off. It’s just a matter of days, maybe two weeks at the most.
Almost time….Almost!
Your friend on a Western Colorado Farm
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Looking good!
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This is an interesting crop Linda as it is, as far as I know, not grown at all in the UK. Is it for human consumption or animal feed?
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Both. The corn we grow is used for animal feed, to be ground into corn meal for cooking with, made into cereal…like Corn Flakes, Sugar Frosted Flakes and many other food items.
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On the Pinto Beans, I don’t think they are over there…they seem to be a product of this side of the pond. If I could send you some I would, but Customs probably won’t let me.
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It’s good to see that the pinto beans are coming along so nicely. I hope you have a long stretch of good weather so you can get them in?
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ME TOO!
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Your knowledge of farming techniques constantly amazes me,
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We used to raise several dry bean crops. The kids had fun hand threshing them onto a tarp. Pat, Pinto Beans are a staple in our household. We use them for chili beans, hamhocks & beans, mixed bean salad and casseroles.
Here in northern CA our smoke has finall gone. It already feels like fall. The birds are on their way south, nights are much cooler. The garden is slowing down and winter prep is underway. Wood stacked and chimney cleaning this week.
Linda, we have enjoyed seeing and hearing about your summer work on your farm. Such hard work but so rewarding. Hello Boomer!
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We used to raise dry beans for home use. Our kids enjoyed threshing the beans onto a trap. Pat, Pinto Beans are a staple in our house. We use them in chili beans, hamhocks & beans, mixed bean salad and casseroles.
Here in northern CA our smoke is finally gone. Already the season is changing. Cooler nights, birds flying south and the garden is slowing down. Our firewood is stacked and the chimney gets cleaned next week.
Linda, have really enjoyed you and Terry sharing all your hard work this summer. The pictures, too.
Hello Boomer!
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Fall is sure in the air isn’t it, Bev! Your are getting ready…we just stacked the last of our wood, thank heavens, what a ton of work that is.
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I always look forward to harvesting whatever needs harvesting, and then when it’s all over I feel sort of lost and can hardly wait to start again!
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After the harvest is always winter…then I feel lost!
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fall came fast!
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It sure has.
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The corn crop from yesterday looked great.
Pinto beans must be grown here in Australia, but all
tinned and packaged beans seem to be imported – Italy,
Spain and the USA. I look on the shelves in the supermarkets
every time since I have followed your blog – for “Produce of Australia”.
So far – ZILCH!
When human eating corn is not available here, I have noticed
in the vegetable section – corn on the cob sold – but now with
strict laws applying – this has to be marked – PRODUCE OF THE USA!!
One day if I see it again with our crop being a failure due to weather
conditions, I must try it. I guess the corn cobs must be flown over
by cargo planes????
I think the “BUY AUSTRALIA” campaign for food produce has been an
outstanding success – support your OWN farmers. That is fair I think.
It is now getting to the stage here when good rains for summer is becoming
a bloody big concern.
Trust all continues to go well for your 2015 cropping season.
Cheers
Colin
Friday 4th 6.30 am
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Have you tried your dried bean section? I am thinking there is a slight possibility there are there, among the kidney and white beans…just a thought.
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Just a matter of days!
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what do u do with Pinto beans…..
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You can bake them, makes soups with them, fill sandwiches with them…so many things.
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Sounds like everything is going along well …. Fingers crossed for continuing perfect conditions.
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Thanks…we are going to need it!
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The beans are looking good! I hope you have an excellent harvest! 🙂
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Thank you, Connie! We hope so also! Dry weather, lots of sun …
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