Corn Question

[electricstart]

How Long will 150 pounds of Corn Last in a sealed plastic drum  in a  shed ? Next season ?

[Hunter115522]

I would think as long as it's dry it should be fine. I've had bags of corn mold on me after a month, and I've also had bags of corn last almost year. It all depends on dryness 

[smittty]

10 minutes ago, electricstart said:

How Long will 150 pounds of Corn Last in a sealed plastic drum  in a  shed ? Next season ?

I don’t no about in a plastic drum it may trap moisture do to temp changes  I have kept it a year in feed bags in my garage. Keeping it dry is the key

[Bigmac]

I’ve saved corn loose  in plastic drums and it’s been fine until next year once again as long as corn is dry.  

[MRMCR]

Maybe it will ferment like sillage........then you get drunk deer...

[Bucksnbows]

Why worry about mold and having to walk around a large container for $20 worth of corn?  I'd just put it out now to feed the critters and buy fresh come fall.  My wife would hate another large container in our garage or shed for something like corn.  

[bushden]

Corn is cheap, if you have some left put it out now in the snow when they need it most. Buy fresh next year.

[Lunatic]

It only depends on moisture content. If its dry and remains dry it can be stored for years. Once moisture gets in it will spoil quickly. 

[hammer4reel]

Feed the local animals , tough winter for them 

[archer36]

It's about moisture. In the humid months, it may get green molded even if the container is ventilated. You may want to spread it out among three 5 gallon buckets with some ventilation holes. The best thing is keeping it in the bags but you have to worry about mice. 

[electricstart]

I think I will feed the animals .

They could use it this year

Thank You for all the advice 

[Haskell_Hunter]

I store grain for brewing in my basement.  I have it in garbage barrels that have holes under the handles.  I also run a dehumidifier 24/7 to keep the humidity at 35% or lower.  I have never had an issue with mold, but I take precautions to ensure the humidity is very low.  Moisture is the enemy.

[hunterbob1]

31 minutes ago, Haskell_Hunter said:

I store grain for brewing in my basement.  

I thought you quit.

https://www.stltoday.com/business/local/a-good-time-for-a-beer-85-years-after-the-end-of-prohibition/artic

You're the modern day sultan of swing.

 

https://www.theaquarian.com/2014/01/08/bar-time-drinking-up-jersey-with-babe-ruth/

Edited February 17, 2021 by hunterbob1

[bushden]

1 hour ago, electricstart said:

I think I will feed the animals .

They could use it this year

Thank You for all the advice 

Best move you could make !!

[Haskell_Hunter]

38 minutes ago, hunterbob1 said:

I thought you quit.

https://www.stltoday.com/business/local/a-good-time-for-a-beer-85-years-after-the-end-of-prohibition/artic

You're the modern day sultan of swing.

 

https://www.theaquarian.com/2014/01/08/bar-time-drinking-up-jersey-with-babe-ruth/

I didn't quit.  I just don't do it anymore.  I'll do it again sometime.  That's not quitting.