No. Before the sunflower seeds can be used for human consumption they have to be shelled. We do not have the equipment for that process. The seeds are sold for bird feed. Monks' Bread calls for a high protein wheat. Because of our short growing season we are able to grow winter wheat which is low in protein. It is sold as a cash crop. The flour for Monks' Bread is spring wheat which is high in protein.

Early crops included rice, indigo and table crops such as peas and, corn. Later, cotton and pecans were grown. See similar questions...

The main crops raised by Amish in order of acreage, are corn, hay, wheat, tobacco, soybeans, barley, potatoes, and other vegetables. Farmers also grow various grasses for grazing. Corn, grain, and hay crops usually stay on the farm for feeding livestock. Tobacco, potatoes, some grain and hay plus vegetables are raised for marketing. Farming is done using horsedrawn equipment with metal wheels. Rubber tires are not used. See similar questions...

I have found wheat to be one of the most abundant and problematic foods. I believe it to be the single largest contributor to intestinal dysbiosis, parasitic infections, and universal food allergies. Over-consumption and genetically-modified grains are the greatest causes of wheat intolerance and gluten sensitivity. Our health and wellness is important to us. Today's market has plenty of sophisticated products we can use in ours homes that help us to feel and look great. See similar questions...

Wheat bran aids in digestion and also gives bread a richer taste. Recipes don’t normally call for very much, but it can be found in the flour isle at the supermarket. See similar questions...

I find regular whole wheat flour to be to dense when used as the sole flour for a bread. White whole wheat flour, however, produces a delicously wheaty, crunchy, fine-textured bread. It's especially fragrant when you grind the flour yourself shortly before mixing the dough. Simply replace all the flour in the "Basic Hearth Bread" on page 305 with equal weight white whole wheat flour. The first rise will take about 2 hours intead of 1. See similar questions...

High, I'm a newbie at hydroponic gardening and I need to know how I can produce a successful crop with in 3 to 4 months with minimal risk. I live in a isolated town of about 100 people and need to make some extra cash to enjoy life and of coarse stay high can anyone help me? my e-mail for this purpose is: First see what can be grown in your area then you will know if you will need a greenhouse. I grow tomatoes under shade cloth here in Florida to extend the growing season when it gets hot. See similar questions...

There are two types grown. The first is Oilseed. This small black seed is very high in oil content and is processed into sunflower oil and meal. It is also the seed of choice of most bird feeders (see our Bird Feeding section). The second type is Non-oilseed (confectionery sunflower). This is a larger black and white striped seed used in a variety of food products from snacks to bread. For more information about confectionery sunflower, visit our Sunflower Seed/Kernel section. See similar questions...

Giving up your favorite foods is not forever, just until the symptoms subside. You can begin to add back the omitted foods in about three to six months, after the immune system has a chance to rest and rejuvenate. With the alarmingly rapid increase in Immune System Diseases, the stronger we can become, the healthier we'll be. See similar questions...

In 1994, Calgene's delayed-ripening tomato (Flavr-SavrTM) became the first genetically modified food crop to be produced and consumed in an industrialized country. Since then, several countries have contributed to more than a 20-fold increase in the global area planted with transgenic crops. Countries that commercially grow GM crops are Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Mexico, Romania, Spain, South Africa, Ukraine, and the USA. See similar questions...

Ans. Wetland soils are rich in organic matter. These fertile soils are often used for agricultural purposes. Usually rice paddies, cranberries and other similar corps have been found to grow in the wetland soils. See similar questions...

It depends on the poppy seeds. Evidently some poppy seeds are more potent than others, and eating just one or two rolls containing potent poppy seeds may result in a positive opiate test. But other rolls containing less potent poppy seeds may have no effect on a drug test. New confirmation procedures are being discussed that will be able to discern between drugs such as heroin and poppy seeds, therefore eliminating the possibility that poppy seeds could cause a positive test. See similar questions...

Potentially these lands could be used for bioenergy crop production. This might be a good use of such lands because the crops would take up carbon dioxide, sequester carbon in their above and below-ground growth, remove other pollutants from the air, and minimize maintenance needs and fossil energy use for grass-cutting, etc. However, harvesting and removing the crops safely might present problems, and there may be no markets nearby for the biomass, making transport rather expensive. See similar questions...

No. Bread wrappers are not sufficiently moisture-vapor resistant to be used for freezing. A freezer-weight polyethylene bag should be used. See similar questions...

Sunflower seeds are high in energy and provide many of the nutrients that most birds need and prefer. Studies indicate that most seed eating bird species prefer sunflower to other common types of seed. Because of the high interest in bird feeding, we added a section to our web site to help answer this question and others. Check it out! See similar questions...

Confirmed cases of individuals allergic to sunflower seeds/oil are very rare. However, individuals allergic to peanuts or tree nuts should carefully look at the label to insure that the sunflower seed has been packed in a peanut and tree nut free facility. See similar questions...

A tubular feeder is best because hulled sunflower will attract small birds that are comfortable clinging to a short perch. Be sure to not to use a tube feeder designed for Nyjer seed, which has extremely small feeding ports. Black-oil or gray striped sunflower seed with hulls can be offered from almost any feeder, either pole-mounted hopper style feeders or hanging tubular feeders. See similar questions...

Linoleic sunflower oil is an excellent cooking oil with a neutral taste. This enhances the taste of food rather than overpowering it. Linoleic sunflower oil is high in linoleic (polyunsaturated) acid, an essential fatty acid. It is the preferred oil in most of Europe, East Europe, Russia, Mexico, countries along the Mediterranean and several South American countries. Visit our Sunflower Oil section for more information. See similar questions...

I have been diagnosing gluten problems for a decade now. During that time the awareness of the problem has risen considerably. This doesn't mean that all doctors know about it but with more research coming out about it each year the knowledge will be more widespread. See similar questions...