The Old Firm (author) from Waikato/Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand on July 17, 2018: Try misting the dried leaves with a mixture of oil of cloves (from the chemist) and water. Grow your own tobacco while you can, - and your own carrots, - and your own cabbages, soon legislation will stop us from doing all that too because we'd be taking the living from the maws poor supermarket empires. During two years in Vanuatu where home-grown tobacco is available in the markets (cured and twisted into braids) I discovered I could make a "brew" just as good as my favourite pipe tobacco "Amphora". Im wanting either a mild hazlenut or chocolate flavor. Turned out that he was given the plant by his pal who had been Chief Blender with British American Tobacco (BAT) so the guy knew what he was doing. Whoo-hoo! 3 years ago. 1 & a half tablespoons liqueur or spirit syrup (Bin Inn). Fill the jars about three quarters of the way, leaving the other quarter empty. Buuut, it is still good to note the same surgeon general warning that "smoking is bad for your health", etc. They were small plants, about 2 ft (60 cm) high when winter hit. Question: Dont you have to ferment or sweat the leaves after drying tabacco, to remove excess ammonia? The following is a helpful "Q and A" following this project. Instead of a timer you could also use an eight dollar dimmer cord found at any hardware store, it will adjust the power and heat output of any bulb. Question: Is planting tobacco summer (start of January) ok? Question: I've grown plenty of tobacco except I've always just microwaved the leaves or in the oven to dry and smoked the plant still green. On the tobacco front. The Old Firm (author) from Waikato/Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand on March 06, 2015: I chucked some seeds in the fridge last year; planted them in portable greenhouse in september and have a bumper crop drying in my garage now. Also, is it possible for the plants to grow too fast? It depends on the tobacco, I guess. whoever they may be. Make sure kiln has good air circulation and that jars aren't touching walls to prevent condensation in jars. Putting them in an oven at VERY low heat for an hour or so will also dry them ready to cut and smoke but I can't guarantee that they'll yellow as much as slow drying. A good recommended fill blend for a home grown cigar is 30% Havana leaf and 70% Virginia leaf with a Havana wrapper. Break the seedheads into it and rub the central core to get the seeds off. Gonna have a couple of acres there, so can plant heaps, and better growing conditions. For menthol I just added some mint leaves. Reply During the fermentation, there are several aromatic stages: Answer: I've never struck that problem, and it hasn't been mentioned before, so it's probably not an issue. proberly down to the paper.. the best way i found was hung up in a garrage. The best vessel to use for aging pipe tobacco is the Mason Jar. The Old Firm (author) from Waikato/Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand on February 15, 2015: Hi Crom, I'm sorry that I can't help you here; it may be a bad cure but without seeing and smelling it I just can't say. A previous blog post by Chuck discussed the effects of aging tobacco, the impact the curing process has on aging blends, and the chemical changes that occur inside a tinned blend. If you're in NZ get growing folks , and good luck. The hothouse on our section looks like a great starting place for our seedling to get a start. The RH Lids have to be cut to exact specs with a Water Jet ($10k) or the hygrometer won't seal properly. I better still be alive for the first finished product lol. Question: Should I pinch off leaves that begin to get white spots? Question: Can I make alcohol from tobacco leaves? I have it running on a low heat for up to two hours checking on the tobacco and turning it throughout the process. (Probably a lot better off as fewer additives to the final product and they're a damn' sight richer). Answer: I don't know, it's been many years since I was in Australia, but I would guess a tobacco plant would take around three months or less to grow there. There are other ways to grow tobacco and other ways to cure the stuff. And how long will this last in this storage method? Sit back, drink your moonshine (I'm writing an article on distilling), and watch them grow. The best temperatures for growing tobacco is 68 to 86 F (20 to 30 C). Here in New Zealand, nothing much seems to bug tobacco, either from above or below ground. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Hanging Tobacco Leaves for Drying 1 Dry tobacco in the fall for the best results. We were told this by an old DSIR nerd, a friend tried it reconds it better than brought menthols. 10 years ago Within a few hours the sun begins to bleach it. to cut: take dried leaves cut out stems, dampen dried leaves, put in press to make solid block, cut and re-dry cut tobacco. Answer: I grow the one that I originally bought from King's Seeds in Katikati NZ years ago. Hi how is everyone in this tuff times hope all is ok ive started growing tobacco plant and im wondering do i have to use a cooler fan if curing leaves in a attic, thanks good info no frills- i've got 40 seeds in seedling mix indoors 7 germinated so far. the pic was just of some plants that had mold growth on them. The same goes with tobacco: To cure it, first you've gotta pick it. Gently shake the sieve. Growing, Curing and Fermenting Tobacco Part II 59,339 views Oct 6, 2018 555 Dislike Share Powers Family Homestead 5.56K subscribers Day 40 through 90. This is an excellent time to test whether you have dried your nugs properly. The plants grew taller than corn stalks, with leaves as broad as my chest. At which temperature fermentation stops? Then proceed in one of the following ways: Further up the page, I suggested that you let one plant flower for seed. and all so i listened to my mums idea of putting it between news paper which was silly thing to do, it stuck to the sheets of paper and when mouldy! It improves with age so long as it does not dry out. Luther, get a plant mister (little pump up spray) for a few dollars at a garden centre or two dollar shop and use it to spray your dry leaves. It does thrive in rich, well-draining soils, but it'll make do with what it gets. Im thinking about purchasing and would like to hear some opinions. remember you are not growing veges, yellow leaves make a more mellow product. Misting it with Vodka or Rum (or some other alcohol including Port) and letting it dry may help, as well as imparting a nice flavor. You could try misting the almost dry leaves with alcohol, like rum or vodka. (Haha.. I just save some seed year by year. Our temps range between 70 and 100 degrees in the summer. Give them a dose of general garden fertiliser now and again. Paper towels misted and saturated with distilled water is placed on top of the cured tobacco hands with some plastic wrap over it to hold in the moisture, I do a good deal of misting with distilled water about twice a day. You may need to use a humidifier if your leaves are drying too quickly. The Old Firm (author) from Waikato/Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand on October 21, 2015: Hi Guys (and Gals) sorry that I've been AWOL for a while. Virginia tobacco, the stuff of commerce, is one of the hardiest plants you'll ever grow. http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/agr/agr14/agr14.htm, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nygIskWSgw, https://www.leafonly.com/tobacco-harvesting-curing-fermenting.php, https://newsmaven.io/indiancountrytoday/archive/how-to-grow-and-cure-your-own-tobacco-for-ceremonial-use-Ok_7A46VfUqfDuXac7SoOQ/, https://www.coffinails.com/curing_tobacco.html, http://www.victoryseeds.com/tobacco/backer_cultivation.html, https://www.cigarworld.com/education/tobacco-411/curing-and-fermentation/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKduAMF-lWk, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2EpXsM0m4o. Then he fed the leaves through a grinder. Tinned tobacco will too, but not to the extent that it would in the tin. I would like to make a kiln, and Im thinking about rigging it up with 12v solar so I can justify leaving it on, but in the meantime I wonder whether leaving the jars there as opposed to somewhere else for a year would make a significant difference. Did this ever work to produce good cigars surf monkey ? Great sense of humour and a very helpfull artical.Thank you. Question Also does anyone know how to make Copenhagen style "dip"? Moreover, The contents are masterpiece. The warm, dry days and cool, relatively humid nights of the late summer and early fall provide the perfect conditions for drying tobacco leaves. I even leave the bathroom door open. In this fermenter, these conditions are achieved by a light bulb heat source, directed by a reflector dish towards the pile of air cured tobacco under it. on Introduction, https://www.cigarworld.com/education/tobacco-411/curing-and-fermentation/. Some of my friends nuke the leaves and seem happy with the results, the only way to find out which best suits you is to try it yourself. Then, thread a string through the slits. Awesome article!!! The Old Firm (author) from Waikato/Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand on September 13, 2014: The bowler hat brigade - too stupid to "do" so spend their lives telling us "not to do". Secondly, don't break the law. In my past experience as well as experiences in this fermenter, insulating foam is for the most part stable and inert; It won't off-gas unless it is melting. Just thought i'ld let you know the 'head start' theory appeared to work. I threw a hand at it but it didnt come out the way I hoped. Any concerns of the foam smell transferring to the tobacco?A: I know the foam smell you are talking about, Its an undeniable chemically semi-sweet smellI've experienced it in the past when using a hot wire to cut foam blocksno doubt very toxic! I hang dry my buds in a tent for at least 10 days, preferably longer with controlled humidity at around 60%. Around the time that flower heads start to form and the plants are fully grown, the bottom leaves will be ready to pick. I will be 76 next month and live in the UK. I suggest that you Google "HubPages" and check them out. Why am I growing tobacco? Please help me Old Firm! I have 4 that I cycle between curing jars to monitor humidity in the jars. Have fun, good luck, and thanks for dropping in. on Introduction. I still have the 1 oz of Light Fire Cure in the press. How Often Should I Water Tobacco Plants? Ricci Feat Waaka from Tauranga, New Zealand on June 07, 2014: Hi can you please give me some advice on how to grow tobacco under lights,such as how many plants to a 1000 watt or 600 grow light in what size room,am really keen to give it a go. Answer: Tobacco doesn't naturally burn well. That being said, lets get started! Then I put the buds into 1 qt mason jars to cure. If you feel that yours is too green(and limp) still, try putting some in an oven at a low heat (100c or less) for half an hour or more to dry it to a better colour. an accidental discovery in my kitchen when a friend came around for a cupper with his new e-ciggy has lead to a major discovery for my tobacco processing methods when i added a few drops of his vape juice to my tobacco. Share it with us! The Old Firm (author) from Waikato/Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand on September 16, 2014: Hi tobacco enthusiast, glad to know that I was of help. Some years ago I stumbled upon tobacco seeds (for the first time) in a Richters plant/seed catalogue out of Canada ( I live in the U.S). What you do with it then is your own damned business. Cut a thin slit through the center of the stem on each leaf using a utility knife. This seems to be the right amount of heat! Temps above 122F (50C) inhibit the vegetative growth of mold. These are the same plants as in the previous photo, eleven days later (25Jan09). Is there a big difference in letting the leaves age? The Old Firm (author) from Waikato/Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand on June 07, 2014: Sorry mate, I can't help you there, I've no experience at this rather covert way of growing bacci'. This article could not be written any better! [4] Flue [ edit] You may need to stand on something to do it! But they are surely processed differently. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b2\/Dry-Tobacco-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Dry-Tobacco-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b2\/Dry-Tobacco-Step-1.jpg\/aid10190610-v4-728px-Dry-Tobacco-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"