I'm on my first attempt at growing tobacco so fingers crossed. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I hope our UK weather won't be too wet for the plants.
I live in Illinois where you can grow anything. Tobacco is a beautiful plant that draws humming birds to the flowers. If you cut the mature plant off a little above ground level by August 1st, you'll get a second growth from the same stalk which turns into a half size plant. Also, if your plants are mature by August 1st, you can cut them and hang them upside down on the south side of a shed or garage, in the sun, and within a few weeks the tobacco will be fully cured and ready to smoke. Again, this is Illinois where God blessed agriculture. We get 39 inches of rain and about 39 inches of snow, and most of our crops are grown with NO irrigation water. It's a shame so much of this farmland is giving way to housing, but add this tragedy to so many other things that are upside down.
Myron Piano Move to Iowa. Exactly like Illinois but without the corruption and government control. The next step is Nebraska - even better lol. I say this as an Iowan.
Well, I would say move to Alabama but our government and schools suck, and the weather while great of farming, can kill a human if you don't watch it during summer or winter. LoL. But we used to be known as the brown rose of the south for a reason, tobacco grows extremely well here
When I planted the seed I didn't know how long it took to seeds to be a visible plant so I kept planting more and more thinking I was doing it wrong now I have over a hundred tobacco plants in my house
Great video! I'm in Northern California, and starting as you did. I've got the plants about 2 feet tall in the garden now. Building an enclosed area in the garage for the curing and a box for fermentation soon. Looking forward to how the project turns out. Enjoy your pipe tobacco! Cheers!
If you're going for yield, cut off the flower on the top at the bottom, and the sand lugs on the bottom of the plant. This is because you need to concentrate the energy of the plant on the primary leaves.
Great video! A tip I learned from another channel about bunching leaves for curing is to use multi coloured elastics as they will allow you to distinguish between varieties while maintaining a grip on the leaves regardless of the state of drying.
I just grew my tobacco plant till I started seeing pink flower and just tiped from under flower and the tree has been alive for 3 years now. Still green going hard about 10 branches.I love my plant.
To prevent root damage a little trick that I learned is to build dirt up around the cell....remove the cell....it leaves a perfect shaped hole in the pot. Then remove the plant and place it in the perfectly shaped hole.
hey there i live in nz where 50grams is now worth $90nzd. I was wondering if you can ferment tobacco like silage. im not talking about building a entire Pit but I have access to a vac Pac that puts a small amount of c02 inside after sucking all the air out of the bag. thanks for the advice in the video really helpful :-)
another note i grow all my sprouts and label my weakest ones when sowed now one of my weakest ones out grew all my other ones and that will be my one for the best seed
you may want to invest into a temperature controlled timer or controller for a fermenter. This is my first idea i saw when using a bulb. Pretty hard to find the right wattage for the right container.
im growing burly 21 and now im hanging it in our shed thats the size of a small house the door is a garage door that stays open i hang them for feet from the door so it gets sun and a breeze so when its done it will be color cured with a sweet smell and then i will start the sweat process
I think the expiration day for cigarettes are the same for like salt. Its the material that is holding it together aka the paper wrapper that expires. (for salt its the plastic container) Also, mold generally penetrate more into stuff then it looks, its more okey with dense cheeses but for bread its always recommended to throw the whole thing away if there is mold on it. I recon tobaccco leafs are somewhere in between
Hi wich Is the difference between dried and fermented leaves when you smoke them?if you only dry them taste like a common plant leave or has already the taste of commercial tobacco?
I live in Palm Springs where it gets 110 to 115. Can I just put the styrofoam and do everything except the light. Since I live in such hot weather wouldn't the Sun make that styrofoam warm enough
Okay i know it's my third comment but i finished watching and i have a big question : Can you color dry the leaves in a cold but humid climate? I'm Canadian and sowed them recently.
The reason cigarettes may have an expiration date is because the fermentation is done using a bevy of chemicals. Perhaps cigarettes taste more and more like these chemicals as they age, or perhaps the chemicals cause the tobacco to decay faster than regularly fermented tobacco.
why couldn't u use your hot-water cupboard in the fermentation process? Continuously warm place with your moist plastic bags, maybe in a metal box that would act like a very weak oven. Thanks for showing me how its done ;)
Save time and money on power .. put the tobacco in a zip lock bag .. , mist with water lightly , put it on the dash board of your car ( in the sun ).. open up the bag each day to air out (overnight ).. rinse and repeat until it smells like chocolate and then you know it done . It should take about 7 days max🤗 .. warning .. it will stink your car out .. glass house would be better 😋
cool vid thanks,was wondering is there a specific name for the light fitting you use,iam from the uk couldnt see any like yours, the name of it could help in my search,does it have to be a metalic shade or can you do this with just a plain light fitting without the shade,first year growing tobacco everything going well so far,just trying to plan ahead for the curing process
No farmer has put his tobacco in a plastic bag to let it ferment back in the day they had tobacco barns or they just hung it upside down and I'm sure it got to 120 degrees in there but I don't know why you're putting it in a plastic bag
Robbie you're using chicken incubator for fermentation? I want to using me too... please let me know how long time you're keep the tobacco in the incubator and the temperature. Thanks
When I clicked on your website link it said, this website can't be reached, address not located. Are you on another website or am I getting blocked? Why can't I find somewhere to buy seeds!!
Germination is a natural process that requires only water. They have stored energy that will last them for a while. Micro greens for instance is initially grown in shade to make the seedlings longer. All seeds have a set time they can survive without light while looking for the surface. Heat has some effect too.
@Graham Franklin lots of seeds, for example poppies, only germinate after being reexposed to light. It's pretty common in weeds since they usually grow best in disturbed soil. In tobacco it varies by strain I believe
Just some constructive criticism... Way too long. You explain what you are going to do before you do it (standard practice) but then you do it and explain again, then you explained what you did. You are very wordy and speak quite slowly with a lot of long pauses. Your content is awesome and I loved the information... But rarely do I have this much time to watch a video. Thanks for the in depth descriptions and demonstrations. I hope you continue to gain sub's and refine your style slowly.
Oh no that is a real shame. You picked it too early. You need to wait until the leaves turn yellow. You could try soaking it in water for a while then cure it again. Maybe try a little in rum.
I'm on my first attempt at growing tobacco so fingers crossed. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I hope our UK weather won't be too wet for the plants.
Haha im the same , never grown it before but hoping the weather and temperatures are good in the uk for the plants
Me, too…a few plats north of NYC
I live in Illinois where you can grow anything. Tobacco is a beautiful plant that draws humming birds to the flowers. If you cut the mature plant off a little above ground level by August 1st, you'll get a second growth from the same stalk which turns into a half size plant. Also, if your plants are mature by August 1st, you can cut them and hang them upside down on the south side of a shed or garage, in the sun, and within a few weeks the tobacco will be fully cured and ready to smoke. Again, this is Illinois where God blessed agriculture. We get 39 inches of rain and about 39 inches of snow, and most of our crops are grown with NO irrigation water. It's a shame so much of this farmland is giving way to housing, but add this tragedy to so many other things that are upside down.
Myron Piano Move to Iowa. Exactly like Illinois but without the corruption and government control. The next step is Nebraska - even better lol. I say this as an Iowan.
My grandparents were in Hannibal, MO and outside Jefferson City (Brazito), MO...both grew tobacco! Happy days on the Osage and Mississippi River!
Well, I would say move to Alabama but our government and schools suck, and the weather while great of farming, can kill a human if you don't watch it during summer or winter. LoL. But we used to be known as the brown rose of the south for a reason, tobacco grows extremely well here
When I planted the seed I didn't know how long it took to seeds to be a visible plant so I kept planting more and more thinking I was doing it wrong now I have over a hundred tobacco plants in my house
lol awesome
How long did it take from them to sprout? Im on day 7 and i still see nothing. They're seeds still on the surface
thor 90 - That’s awesome!!!
Where do you live?
God bless you no insult
i quit smoking cigarettes 5 years ago
i approve of this video, grow your own tobacco!
way to go mate it's tuff to do and you support fellow growers of tobacco cool 😎
Great video! I'm in Northern California, and starting as you did. I've got the plants about 2 feet tall in the garden now. Building an enclosed area in the garage for the curing and a box for fermentation soon. Looking forward to how the project turns out. Enjoy your pipe tobacco! Cheers!
Thank you. The specifics on what's happening out of sight was great.
If you're going for yield, cut off the flower on the top at the bottom, and the sand lugs on the bottom of the plant. This is because you need to concentrate the energy of the plant on the primary leaves.
What are sand lugs???
They are the dirty leaves that are laying on the ground.
Great video! A tip I learned from another channel about bunching leaves for curing is to use multi coloured elastics as they will allow you to distinguish between varieties while maintaining a grip on the leaves regardless of the state of drying.
I just grew my tobacco plant till I started seeing pink flower and just tiped from under flower and the tree has been alive for 3 years now. Still green going hard about 10 branches.I love my plant.
Where are you growing thag the plant stayed alive for years
Great vid!! That plant was actually extremely root bound. That's exactly what my veggie plants look like if they don't get transfer to the gardens
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To prevent root damage a little trick that I learned is to build dirt up around the cell....remove the cell....it leaves a perfect shaped hole in the pot. Then remove the plant and place it in the perfectly shaped hole.
hey there i live in nz where 50grams is now worth $90nzd. I was wondering if you can ferment tobacco like silage. im not talking about building a entire Pit but I have access to a vac Pac that puts a small amount of c02 inside after sucking all the air out of the bag. thanks for the advice in the video really helpful :-)
another note i grow all my sprouts and label my weakest ones when sowed now one of my weakest ones out grew all my other ones and that will be my one for the best seed
Some good info there buddy I can't wait to start growing mine gonna go for golden Virginia I'm in the UK so will be an indoor outdoor test lol
I'm a UK grower of golden and it grows really well In our sunny garden in a 5 litre pot
@@sarahunderwood712 mine have grown massive now 1 week till harvest and I can't wait the leaves are bigger than me lol
Don't cover the seed tray with foil. Germination is best if they get indirect light. If you cover them with anything, use transparent plastic.
you may want to invest into a temperature controlled timer or controller for a fermenter. This is my first idea i saw when using a bulb. Pretty hard to find the right wattage for the right container.
im growing burly 21 and now im hanging it in our shed thats the size of a small house the door is a garage door that stays open i hang them for feet from the door so it gets sun and a breeze so when its done it will be color cured with a sweet smell and then i will start the sweat process
Joseph Walker Nestle tea plants in India have a few videos out there that would help with this. heating blankets and fans.
Could part with a small amount of tobacco seed I live near Charlotte NC and no one sells tobacco seed near here that I can find.
I think the expiration day for cigarettes are the same for like salt. Its the material that is holding it together aka the paper wrapper that expires. (for salt its the plastic container)
Also, mold generally penetrate more into stuff then it looks, its more okey with dense cheeses but for bread its always recommended to throw the whole thing away if there is mold on it. I recon tobaccco leafs are somewhere in between
Hi wich Is the difference between dried and fermented leaves when you smoke them?if you only dry them taste like a common plant leave or has already the taste of commercial tobacco?
nest time use rubber bands when you hange leaves and not zip ties
Really helpful, thanks
R you still growing Tobacco?
Thanks 4 the awesome grow tips!!
Thanks 4 sharing bud!!
Not growing anymore mate, I only did it to see if I could haha
I live in Palm Springs where it gets 110 to 115. Can I just put the styrofoam and do everything except the light. Since I live in such hot weather wouldn't the Sun make that styrofoam warm enough
What's a good website to get seeds from any recommendations
I grew tobacco in Southern Canada, the ones in ground grew 6+ feet tall, we had a breed Delhi 64, grew over 7, lower leaves 20 " long
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How do you manage to contract with a farm? How does that work and how do you get it set up?
Okay i know it's my third comment but i finished watching and i have a big question : Can you color dry the leaves in a cold but humid climate? I'm Canadian and sowed them recently.
It used to be that everyone grew their own tobacco except the city slickers
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You should still cut your flowers in case someone else is harvesting their seed nearby. It'll also push more energy into the leaves.
What do you use for bugs and stuff ?
The reason cigarettes may have an expiration date is because the fermentation is done using a bevy of chemicals. Perhaps cigarettes taste more and more like these chemicals as they age, or perhaps the chemicals cause the tobacco to decay faster than regularly fermented tobacco.
why couldn't u use your hot-water cupboard in the fermentation process? Continuously warm place with your moist plastic bags, maybe in a metal box that would act like a very weak oven. Thanks for showing me how its done ;)
Adam Skinner hot water cupboard?
Hello my dear brother I have about 100 kg of dry green tobacco and I want to become yellow or brown what to do for him
Curious how long your growing season is. Im thinking about starting in February inside. Im in norther CA thanks
do you have to wait for all leafs to yello? i just watch a vid where a guy was hanging and when dried the leafs are still green
Too harsh to smoke, best way is to cure in heated dark room, known as a kiln, heater with a gas burner
what is the earliest tobacco can be harvested?
you needed a simple temperature controller $3 this was not the case 8 years ago though.
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Excuse me would you be willing to share these genetics?
The leaves you pluck out at around 16:09. Are those any good for anything?
They do fine in those little pots? Ima use 5 gallon
Best at least 25 gallon
I always have problems with mold (white mold on stems green mold on leaf) in the color curing. stage any suggestions?
May not be enough air flow
Good info!
Save time and money on power .. put the tobacco in a zip lock bag .. , mist with water lightly , put it on the dash board of your car ( in the sun ).. open up the bag each day to air out (overnight ).. rinse and repeat until it smells like chocolate and then you know it done . It should take about 7 days max🤗 .. warning .. it will stink your car out .. glass house would be better 😋
Do these plants smell very much i havnt even put seeds in just looking in to it
Not really
What watt led will do them
do you throw away the yellow leaves and harvest the green leaves?
cool vid thanks,was wondering is there a specific name for the light fitting you use,iam from the uk couldnt see any like yours, the name of it could help in my search,does it have to be a metalic shade or can you do this with just a plain light fitting without the shade,first year growing tobacco everything going well so far,just trying to plan ahead for the curing process
Im in uk aswell and dont have a clue haha if you get to know what the light fittings called let me know please
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For the home grower, is it a bad thing if they cross pollinate?
Not necessarily, only If you want to reuse the seeds from that plant and want to know the exact requirements and such
No farmer has put his tobacco in a plastic bag to let it ferment back in the day they had tobacco barns or they just hung it upside down and I'm sure it got to 120 degrees in there but I don't know why you're putting it in a plastic bag
Hey 👋
omit the zip ties and use a running bowline
for the fermentation process would it be ok to put the leafs in my attic its plenty hot and plenty humind ? live out in san antonio texas
i think you just need around 120F and 75% humidity.
Hay try using a chicken incubator for the fermenter.
Robbie you're using chicken incubator for fermentation? I want to using me too... please let me know how long time you're keep the tobacco in the incubator and the temperature. Thanks
Moisture inside a bag with organic material will mold.
And I would suggest that you use colored Rubber bands not Zip Ties to identified your Bunches!
Use rubber bands instead of zip ties.
When I clicked on your website link it said, this website can't be reached, address not located. Are you on another website or am I getting blocked? Why can't I find somewhere to buy seeds!!
Domo Tobacco Only sells them
Domo leafonly.com sells seeds. There is wholeaftobacco.com as well. Not sure ur still looking. I see ur post is 1 year old.
I thought tobacco seeds need light to germinate.... now I'm confused.
Germination is a natural process that requires only water. They have stored energy that will last them for a while. Micro greens for instance is initially grown in shade to make the seedlings longer. All seeds have a set time they can survive without light while looking for the surface.
Heat has some effect too.
@Graham Franklin lots of seeds, for example poppies, only germinate after being reexposed to light. It's pretty common in weeds since they usually grow best in disturbed soil. In tobacco it varies by strain I believe
Your putting a light bulb in a polystyrene box what is wrong with you
What about ph and ppm metersand also what nutrients will be best though? Im a cannabis grower looking to go completely self sufficient.
Just some constructive criticism... Way too long. You explain what you are going to do before you do it (standard practice) but then you do it and explain again, then you explained what you did. You are very wordy and speak quite slowly with a lot of long pauses. Your content is awesome and I loved the information... But rarely do I have this much time to watch a video. Thanks for the in depth descriptions and demonstrations. I hope you continue to gain sub's and refine your style slowly.
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Great info thank you , now feed that screaming cat LOL
lol 😂😂
Anyone use rum or anything for flavor I'm a noob about to grow in new zealand
the greener life uses a lot of plastic single use items...
Guess his business didn't make it. Website is dead.
in se fl id like a cross between va gold and burley... might be good
Boy u talk too much..
why do people smoke that .why not weed.I'm just saying people
Alexis Garcia it's our ability and freedom to do so ceremonial purposes over here
Yeah but is smoking tobaco get you high or not
Alexis Garcia I don't inhale it to inhale would defile the smoke
Alexis Garcia however I do believe that it would give you a buzz
Damion Short yes but the buzz is what got me addicted to tobacco
Hello dear brother, I have about 100 kg of dry green tobacco and I want to make it yellow or brown what do I do
Oh no that is a real shame. You picked it too early. You need to wait until the leaves turn yellow. You could try soaking it in water for a while then cure it again. Maybe try a little in rum.