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Wheat vs Millet
#23934541 - 12/17/16 05:30 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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I have access to those two grains locally (among others that I think are inferior) and now I have to decide which one I'm going to use.
I know that wheat is very similar to rye and that a lot of people love it, but on the other hand, I can only see advantages in millet over wheat based on the info I've gathered: · Easier preparation (FooMan's WBS prep). · It's a smaller grain, offering more inoculation points. · It's less prone than wheat to have high endospore counts. · Birds like it 
So, if anyone here have used both*, I'd like to hear your opinion on this, why should I choose one over the other? Am I missing something here if I can only see advantages in millet over wheat?
* If you haven't, fuck off!
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Re: Wheat vs Millet [Re: Josex]
#23934547 - 12/17/16 05:42 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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go with ur gut dude. looks like u have outlined a few good reasons to use millet, so why not go for it
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Yep BL, that's what my gut tells me and you're a wise dude so +1 to millet
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Re: Wheat vs Millet [Re: Josex]
#23934564 - 12/17/16 05:56 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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TBH, the smallest grain I used was sorghum, and even that is hard for me to get.
i think noc points for high spawn ratio bulk is over rated though. a 1:1-1:2 i don't think can get much faster with more grains. with g2g and smaller spawn ratios, then more noc points makes sense.
real rap tho- the best grain isn't the cheapest, the smallest, the easiest to get, etc….it is the one that give YOU the least troubles.
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blindingleaf said: i think noc points for high spawn ratio bulk is over rated though.

I like bigger grain like wheat or rye more than millet because it is easier to get the right water content and it makes less mess. I tried WBS / millet only a few times because my kitchen looked like a mess when I worked with small grain.
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Well I plan on doing wedge>grains>G2G expansion, so maybe millet is better suited for this than wheat. I've read there are several types of millet and I don't know if all of them are equally good. I wonder if there's anything I should take into account before buying millet?
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blindingleaf said: i think noc points for high spawn ratio bulk is over rated though.

I like bigger grain like wheat or rye more than millet because it is easier to get the right water content and it makes less mess. I tried WBS / millet only a few times because my kitchen looked like a mess when I worked with small grain.
But FooMan's tek seems pretty straightforward and afaik, it's easy to get the right water content with it? I don't mind a little mess though
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Re: Wheat vs Millet [Re: Josex] 1
#23934663 - 12/17/16 07:01 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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But FooMan's tek seems pretty straightforward and afaik, it's easy to get the right water content with it?
I had bursted/exploded grains. It seems like boiling/soaking times need to be adjusted for different brands. I also don't like to put wet grains into my jars.
That's how I make my grain jars:
- soak rye/wheat for ~12 hours
- boil for ~ 10-12 minutes
- drain
- spread the grains on a big surface (while hot)
- wait until it feels dry to the touch
- load jars
- PC
That always gives me a perfect water content without bursted grains.
If I see a good offer I'll give WBS/millet another try. It's years ago that I tried to prep WBS.
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Thanks enlightenment, wheat looks like a more "professional" grain if that even makes sense. Fuck it, I'll give both a try.
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Re: Wheat vs Millet [Re: Josex] 1
#23934671 - 12/17/16 07:08 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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That's what I would do. Ull figure out which u like more and why.
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I'm going to leave a quote here. It's a random noob who wrote something that may be interesting...
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Pastywhyte said: If you know how a straight simmer for 20-30 min, steam strain, and jar up. 1 hour from measuring them out and in the sterilizer. Works great for oats, rye, wheat.
For millet or WBS boil water, drop grains into water and simmer for 10-15 min. Then leave to soak for 40 min. Then strain and rinse with cold water. Jar up wet. Then PC for 10 min, drop pressure and shake to distribute moisture. Then PC for 90 min.
Perfect prep and no long soak required.
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Re: Wheat vs Millet [Re: Josex]
#23934819 - 12/17/16 08:57 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Josex said: I'm going to leave a quote here. It's a random noob who wrote something that may be interesting...
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Pastywhyte said: If you know how a straight simmer for 20-30 min, steam strain, and jar up. 1 hour from measuring them out and in the sterilizer. Works great for oats, rye, wheat.
For millet or WBS boil water, drop grains into water and simmer for 10-15 min. Then leave to soak for 40 min. Then strain and rinse with cold water. Jar up wet. Then PC for 10 min, drop pressure and shake to distribute moisture. Then PC for 90 min.
Perfect prep and no long soak required.
I dont think thats a random n00b my friend....
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Re: Wheat vs Millet [Re: Th3Issu3]
#23934829 - 12/17/16 09:01 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Also do what cheapest.
I can get 100lbs of rye berries for around about 90$.
That's about enough to do 32 mono's with.
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Re: Wheat vs Millet [Re: Th3Issu3]
#23934837 - 12/17/16 09:03 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Dude your sarcasm detector is not working properly today, lube it up or something for god's sake...
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Re: Wheat vs Millet [Re: Th3Issu3]
#23934844 - 12/17/16 09:05 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Th3Issu3 said: Also do what cheapest.
I can get 100lbs of rye berries for around about 90$.
That's about enough to do 32 mono's with.
I never go for cheap, I go for what works and what I like and what is best for me
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Re: Wheat vs Millet [Re: Josex]
#23934854 - 12/17/16 09:10 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Josex said: Dude your sarcasm detector is not working properly today, lube it up or something for god's sake...
Sorry man, just woke up! I don't even have a pot of coffee in me yet!
The way i see it, they both work and are tried and true... I've used both also. I hate trying to get the sunflower seeds out of the wbs bags.
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Re: Wheat vs Millet [Re: Th3Issu3]
#23934877 - 12/17/16 09:19 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Re: Wheat vs Millet [Re: Th3Issu3]
#23934878 - 12/17/16 09:20 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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No problem man, I was just fucking around with you nothing serious drink that coffee though!
It is millet, not WBS, so no sunflowers there, we'll see .
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Re: Wheat vs Millet [Re: Josex]
#23934888 - 12/17/16 09:26 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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coffee and nicotine….breakfastlifestyle of champions
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blindingleaf said: coffee and tobacco….breakfastlifestyle of champions
You arent lying either brother
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blindingleaf said: coffee and nicotine….breakfastlifestyle of champions
I'd rather quit nicotine and be less champ, but it's hard!
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Re: Wheat vs Millet [Re: Josex]
#23934928 - 12/17/16 09:49 AM (7 years, 1 month ago) |
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Millet is way too small imo, it was a pita to work with. I did not once have a successful grow. My grains were always either too dry or too wet, would not attempt to try it again.
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