Comments on: How To Store Wheat (Wheat Berries)

By: Wes

Wes — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:23:19 +0000

Hi Kendra,
I just came across your blog and love it!
I know I’m late in chiming in, but I think I can give an answer about the dry ice. Dry ice is just carbon dioxide (same as what we exhale) that has been cooled to the point that it freezes). When you put it in the bucket it warms up and turns into gas CO2. In doing so, it fills the air spaces of the bucket, pushing oxygen out.

By: Kendra at New Life On A Homestead

Kendra at New Life On A Homestead — Fri, 20 May 2011 12:58:10 +0000

Carrie,

They are still finding wheat in ancient Egyptian caves that is still good! As long as it’s stored properly, it should stay good indefinitely. At least, it won’t spoil in your lifetime!

By: carrie

carrie — Fri, 20 May 2011 04:49:04 +0000

How long can you store Hard Red Winter Wheat Berries if stored properly?

Thanks for the oxygen tips!! Another tip is to store the buckets on wood, if you’re storing them on a cement foundation. The moisture can absorb into these 5 gallon food grade buckets. Hard to beleive, isn’t it?

By: Kendra at New Life On A Homestead

Kendra at New Life On A Homestead — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:40:37 +0000

Annette,

Yes, I’ve heard of people doing this. I haven’t looked into it myself though. I prefer the oxygen absorbers. I don’t know exactly what dry ice is made up of.

By: Annette

Annette — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:16:38 +0000

My friend puts dry ice in her bucket of grain. She says it prevents bugs and preserves. I suppose dry ice uses all the oxygen. Have you heard of this?

By: Kendra at New Life On A Homestead

Kendra at New Life On A Homestead — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:08:20 +0000

Jackie,

The oxygen packets are definitely a must if you aren’t going to be using Diatomaceous Earth. I’m going to buy some mylar bags too, as I’m beginning to feel that it’s better to have them than not. The gamma lids are a luxury… you do not need them. You do, however, need to make sure that you have a rubber gasket on the lid for the bucket. Plastic on plastic will not work. Two 5 or 6 gallon buckets should be big enough for 50 lbs of wheat. I’ve ordered hard and soft wheat. The advantage of soft white wheat is that it’s generally cheaper and can be used for breads which don’t require yeast. You can use hard white wheat for any recipe though, it’s just a little more expensive. I buy both to save money.