Though it doesn’t tolerate frost very well, it can be grown in many different soils. The requirements of broom corn are very similar to that of growing corn, or sorghum.įor starters, it takes a long growing season to obtain a plentiful crop. Growing broom corn isn’t a skill to simply sweep under the rug, so let’s go over what you need to know.Īfter all, it is a survival skill, that can grow in your survival garden, and can help keep your house clean for years to come. Yet, sometimes we grow plants for the nostalgia of it all. It takes a ton of broom corn to produce several hundred brooms. The reason you don’t see large fields of it anymore, is because it isn’t exactly a high-value crop. Large acreages were planted in the 1830s, and for several decades more, as the popularity of broom corn production, along with the making of brooms, moved west. However, if you consider the number of people needing brooms before electricity came along, you can envision a need for an alternative. We’ll get to this later on, but it’s worth knowing that it takes several plants to make your own broom. It’s known that broom corn was originally planted in home gardens, not plantations. The sweeping sensation of broom corn production… But my question to you is this: have you ever seen fields of it waving in the breeze? Probably not, though you can attempt this by planting it in your backyard. From there it spread west as far as New Mexico and Colorado. In the 1700s, Benjamin Franklin was credited with introducing it to the United States. It’s even possible that some seed selection went along with helping to evolve the longest panicles (the loose branching clusters of flowers, like oats, growing singly from the top of each plant). Due to its appearance, it immediately shows us what it wants to be – or to do. Sweeping the bad jokes aside, it seems that brooms were made first from broom corn in the Dark Ages. How it spread to the Mediterranean and beyond, is anybody’s guess. Origins and a Brief History of Broom CornĪlthough not for certain, it appears that broom corn ( Sorghum vulgare var. If not for the sake of going plastic-free, then for the sake of returning to a simpler, self-reliant way of life. Then you can get rid of your plastic “broom”, sweeper, swifter, whatever you want to call it, and get back to your natural origins. By the time you’re done reading, all that’s left to do, is purchase some seeds and wait for the right time to plant them. Or maybe you are here to learn a thing or two about diversifying the bird feed that you can easily grow in your backyard.Įither way, let’s tuck into the subject of growing broom corn. Overall Dimensions: Handle length: 36" Overall length: 55" Broom Head Dimensions: Length: 19" Maximum Width: 12" Condition: New Made in America Made in America This item is made in the United States of America.So, you’d like to try your hand at making a broom, am I right? All brooms are hand-crafted and assembled on-site in Lancaster, PA. Since 1973, the Stoltzfus family has been producing authentic hand-made brooms of remarkable quality. Because every corn broom is hand-made, each one will vary slightly in size and shape, however, the craftsmanship and quality remains unmistakable. Each of the materials used to construct the item ensure long-lasting durability for any heavy-duty application along with a truly unique design. This broom utilizes sturdy twine to bind the fibers together into one cohesive tool that will withstand day-to-day use. Hand-crafted by an Amish father and son operation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, this broom's natural corn fibers and straw are expertly selected, bound, and sewn with a loom that's also hand-built by the family. SPECS Length 55 Inches Handle Length 36 Inches Maximum Width 12 Inches Bristle Material Natural Corn Bristle Style Unflagged Broom Type Amish Brooms Broom Type Lobby Brooms Color Yellow Handle Material Wood Details Clean establishments of any size both efficiently and effectively with this beautiful authentic Amish-made corn broom. Brooms can be combined for lower shipping costs. We also have child and youth size brooms listed as well on eBay. These brooms will stand up by themselves in the middle of a room, that's how well made they are! Made with natural corn fibers which are Bound together with heavy duty twine. Hand-crafted by Amish father & son operation in Lancaster, PA. Absolutely awesome authentic Amish-made corn broom. Item: 222727188017 New Authentic Amish-Made Top Quality Corn House Broom Heavy Duty Handmade In USA.
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