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FlyoverJoe 1 month ago
Yes’sir, personal. Been growing three years. Pipe tobacco. Might try to roll a cigar this year.
After curing, do you bale them for aging? Would love to see the progress. I smoke a pipe regularly and have yet to grow any for myself. Keep saying next year is the year, so.. next year is the year.
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FlyoverJoe 1 month ago
I stack them in a humidor box I made, after completely cured I’ll process for pipe tobacco. I store long term in mason jars with Boveda packs. Still learning the tweaks for best flavor but it smokes just fine.
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1776 1 month ago
Another great trade item to produce if SHTF.
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FlyoverJoe 1 month ago
Havana 142 from Victory seed company. I don’t blend, just smoke it.
I just harvested one of my plants. This was the first year I grew tobacco and I never realized how sticky and huge they would become. Almost took over the polytunnel.
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orlan 1 month ago
can you expand on how you cure? i have grown tobacco many times but mostly for seeds since no time to cure. but next year... i hope curing is not too difficult?
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FlyoverJoe 1 month ago
Here’s a guide I use. I made a curing chamber out of an old cooler, heat pad and humidifier from amazon. image
Do you know what type it is? Been growing little dutch for 2 years now and it's excellent for pipes. Very aromatic. All up, I grew 7 different varieties this year. Burley, Virginia, Monte Calme Brun, Turkish, Florida Sumatra, Little Dutch, and Punche.
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FlyoverJoe 1 month ago
Havana 142 is the variety. From Victory Seed Company
Nice! I’m not a big nicotine guy but I do love the occasional cigar or pipe, I probably smoke about 15-20 times per year (with a good whiskey) How long do you typically dry and age the leaves?
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orlan 1 month ago
This is very cool! Good to hear you have a DIY setup, something to consider. Silly questiin, can a humidor be used to cure? Or am i way of? Thanks so much for sharing! Very much appreciated.
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