Plumbata
Well-Known Member
Not the wacky kind, btw...
I have been interested in the prospect of growing my own tobacco for a few years now, but never got around to obtaining some seeds until now. Nicotiana rustica, the most potent variety with nicotine contents that get up to 8 or 9% seemed most interesting, but I wanted to purchase some strains in addition that wouldn't kill me if I smoked a few cigarette's worth (cancer will take care of that eventually).
A German seller on eBay currently has a number of inexpensive lots with selections of seeds for 4 good conventional varieties, so if I planted a nice little field I could potentially craft a blend that is at least comparable to good commercial blends, perhaps sprinkle some rustica for an extra kick if it seems like a good idea. Planting and tending the plants is not an issue, as there is land, tools, and fertilizer on hand. It will soon be time to start some tobacco seedlings indoors so they will be a decent size by the time the weather warms enough to permit planting outdoors, but the problem is the curing and special treatment process after harvest, processes which I have no experiences with.
I got this selection so far:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290390440649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/4000-tobacco-seeds-Virginia-Burley-Samsoun-Adonis_W0QQitemZ130361062095QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1e5a1ff2cf
I was wondering if any of you may have knowledge and experience with the processing of tobacco, or suggestions which might improve the product? Anyone know of good strains for the production of cigarette tobacco and cigar tobacco?
There is plenty of info in the internet, but much of it seems misguided so I would value your input quite a bit more.
Thanks!
I have been interested in the prospect of growing my own tobacco for a few years now, but never got around to obtaining some seeds until now. Nicotiana rustica, the most potent variety with nicotine contents that get up to 8 or 9% seemed most interesting, but I wanted to purchase some strains in addition that wouldn't kill me if I smoked a few cigarette's worth (cancer will take care of that eventually).
A German seller on eBay currently has a number of inexpensive lots with selections of seeds for 4 good conventional varieties, so if I planted a nice little field I could potentially craft a blend that is at least comparable to good commercial blends, perhaps sprinkle some rustica for an extra kick if it seems like a good idea. Planting and tending the plants is not an issue, as there is land, tools, and fertilizer on hand. It will soon be time to start some tobacco seedlings indoors so they will be a decent size by the time the weather warms enough to permit planting outdoors, but the problem is the curing and special treatment process after harvest, processes which I have no experiences with.
I got this selection so far:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290390440649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/4000-tobacco-seeds-Virginia-Burley-Samsoun-Adonis_W0QQitemZ130361062095QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1e5a1ff2cf
I was wondering if any of you may have knowledge and experience with the processing of tobacco, or suggestions which might improve the product? Anyone know of good strains for the production of cigarette tobacco and cigar tobacco?
There is plenty of info in the internet, but much of it seems misguided so I would value your input quite a bit more.
Thanks!