Let's Grow some Tobacco this Year!
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I have 20 really nice looking burley plants started. At this point, my internet research has me worried about fermentation, some sources say it's all but mandatory, while others don't even mention it.
I’ve not found fermentation to be necessary for pipe tobacco. However, it become much less harsh if you just set it back for a year or two after curring.
Music to my ears, thank you! I really didn't want to burn my house down with one of the DIY fermentation rigs I've seen people build.
Who’s got seeds or plants in the ground? I’ve given up on VA varieties. I live in the Burley belt.
Didn’t Victory used to sell seedlings? Seems it may no longer be legal, I don’t know though. I’m in Eastern NC I’m sure I could some if I really searched.
I would grow my own, and living in eastern NC on what used to be a tobacco farm, I have some of the best growing conditions for tobacco. Fortunately I know the farmers in my area and if I ask they will give me tobacco right out of the curing barn.
That’s awesome fur coat. The smell of those barns in August is so good when they have the heaters on and that leaf curing.
Do you store it or use it right away?
I had some stored but I've smoked it over the years. I find the nicotine content to be on the high end which is to my liking. It's been a few years since Ed grew tobacco in the fields around my house. Should be coming into rotation soon and I'll be able to get some more. I was hoping for this year but there is hay in the field across the street which is usually backed up with soy beans. The fields behind me have not been plowed yet so there is hope.
