Wheat Storage Question

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   I need some advice. I have a #50lb bag of "Hard  red winter wheat" that came in a burlap sack.  What is the best way to store this?  Where I live we have had high heat and moisture,so I need to keep that in mind.

Do I keep it in freezer,sealed jars,buckets???????  Thanks everyone!

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	I need some advice. I have a #50lb bag of "Hard red winter wheat" that came in a burlap sack. What is the best way to store this? Where I live we have had high heat and moisture,so I need to keep that in mind. Do I keep it in freezer,sealed jars,buckets??????? Thanks everyone!

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	Buckets would be best with O2 absorbers to remove oxygen. Small buckets of one gallon size would be even better. Just make sure you have an airtight seal.

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	RR, check the www.providentliving.com site and see if they have a Bishop's tore close by. It would be worth your while to seal the wheat in #10 cans (relatively inexpensive) and open to non-LDS. If not, I agree with Mountainwinds advice.

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 04 2006 at 4:16pm
	I too just ordered some large amount of hard winter wheat, wheat berries, flour, rice and beans. I am storing them in 1/2 gallon canning jars with an oxygen absorber in each. This is impervious to mice and you can see through it easily. These jars are available through Lehmans or Hectors Hardware on line.

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 04 2006 at 5:03pm
	Wheat is one of the best items for long term storage. I don't plan on using it, as it has to be ground and baked, but I still have about 10 cases of it. Therese, that is a good plan for storage. I have about 15 cases of qt jars, and thinking of storing something in them.

slcmom Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List V.I.P. Member Joined: February 21 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 169	Post Options Post Reply Quote slcmom Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 05 2006 at 10:00am
	I have my wheat in 6 gallon food grade plastic buckets with oxy absorbers, BUT I use my wheat--about 25 lbs. every 2 weeks. If I were NOT using my wheat, I'd put it in #10 cans. Finding an LDS cannery is an excellent idea as you can use their equipment and buy supplies at cost (with no tax). Even if you don't have a cannery in your area, if you can find a local Mormon Bishop, they undoubtedly have access to canning equipment (#10 cans or mylar bags and a sealer) which I'm sure they would loan out to you. One disadvantage to glass is that in the event of a natural disaster, earthquake, tornado, etc., glass breaks. Also glass costs more than #10 cans.

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	one can also sprout Hard wheat for consumption. 1 qt or larger jar fill jar 1/3 with the whole wheat cover with warm water to 1/2 above the wheat place in a dark warm spot for 8 hrs, drain and cover with plastic or lid then rinse well, drain again and cover jar and place in dark warm place Keep rinsing and draining till sprouted, then place jar in sunny window, and keep rinsing and draining daily untill they are big enough for your taste. I can sprout mine in about 5 days Use the rinse water to flush your toilet, or to water herbs you have in the house. Just another way to eat your preps when there is no fresh greens available.