Growing a Tobacco plant??

deejmemixx

How hard is this? I would like to have a couple growing out in my cigar area.. any tips would be great. I know there was a thread somewhere, but I cant find it

oilburner

Apparently not all that difficult. There are quite a few forums dedicated to information on it. I haven't tried yet, but probably will this year. I've been reading www.howtogrowtobacco.com and www.fairtradetobacco.com Both have a wealth of information and info on how to obtain seeds. A lot of tobacco varieties have beautiful flowers and are somewhat ornamental.

webmost

Here's the place to go: http://fairtradetobacco.com/forum.php

Gray4lines

deejmemixx:

How hard is this? I would like to have a couple growing out in my cigar area.. any tips would be great. I know there was a thread somewhere, but I cant find it

last summer I started some seedlings and planted a few pots. Just watered often, and they grew like weeds!

RBeckom

I will bump the thread with all the information I have so far.
I lost my crop to a late frost this year and did not follow through with any new information.
I hope it helps you somewhat.
Rodney

Rail Jockey

RBeckom:

I will bump the thread with all the information I have so far.
I lost my crop to a late frost this year and did not follow through with any new information.
I hope it helps you somewhat.
Rodney

where do you even get tobacco seeds? i would like to grow a couple outside just to see what they look like...

RBeckom

PM address and I'll send you plenty.

phobicsquirrel

I read an article a year or so ago from I think cigar aficionado or maybe another magazine but anyhow some guy did an extensive write up on how he grew his own tobacco to them make cigars. From reading it I really got the idea that it is rather hard. Apparently he did a good job as when he had his cigars rolled the roller was rather impressed with the tobacco.

Gray4lines

phobicsquirrel:

I read an article a year or so ago from I think cigar aficionado or maybe another magazine but anyhow some guy did an extensive write up on how he grew his own tobacco to them make cigars. From reading it I really got the idea that it is rather hard. Apparently he did a good job as when he had his cigars rolled the roller was rather impressed with the tobacco.

I'm sure once you harvest, curing/fermenting is a WHOLE differnt ball game. I am hesitant to try all that.

RBeckom

Gray4lines:

phobicsquirrel:

I read an article a year or so ago from I think cigar aficionado or maybe another magazine but anyhow some guy did an extensive write up on how he grew his own tobacco to them make cigars. From reading it I really got the idea that it is rather hard. Apparently he did a good job as when he had his cigars rolled the roller was rather impressed with the tobacco.

I'm sure once you harvest, curing/fermenting is a WHOLE differnt ball game. I am hesitant to try all that.

That's where the fun begins.
Severial sites describe how to build small curing chambers that work quiet well.
As for aging, simply time at the right temputure and humidity.
All-together a great learning experiance.
I have some varities that already have been aging for over three years.
Patients is the hardest part.

fla-gypsy

I need to grow some for ornamental reasons if nothing else

deejmemixx

fla-gypsy:

I need to grow some for ornamental reasons if nothing else

thats what I am looking for as well, they are beautiful plants. Wife just gave the approval as well... now to get some seeds!

jgibv

fla-gypsy:

I need to grow some for ornamental reasons if nothing else

+1
Doubtful I'll get them in this year .... but perhaps in 2014.

Rodney -- I remember following your thread last year and enjoyed seeing the pictures of the progress. Did you ever take any pictures towards the end of the season, when they flowered (did yours flower?), if so maybe I missed that update
Anyways --- keep us posted how this season goes ... same goes for you, Gray.

Please take pics again and let us know how your plants are progressing.

Rail Jockey:

where do you even get tobacco seeds? i would like to grow a couple outside just to see what they look like...

Been doing a little research on this myself .... this site looked promising:
http://sustainableseedco.com/pipe-tobacco-seed-types/

RBeckom

I have plenty from last year.
I'll try to send to all who wants them.
Out of seeds, regretfully.

clearlysuspect

Three year old daughter just walked up, looked at Squirrel above: "Aw... he's really cute. He's eating."