curing my tobacco

[duckidaho]

Hi there, I don't know what forum topic this goes into, but I cured my first batch of chewing tobacco from my garden. I grew about ten plants, just as an experiment. It went well. I enjoyed it, it has nicotine, but not too much (which is a problem with improperly cured tobacco), and it tastes relatively good. I know some of the commercial brands, like Copenhagen, age or ferment their chewing tobacco in wood barrels, but I haven't found any info on how to do that myself.

A great new experience.

[bee_pipes]

Hi Duck!

There have been a number of mentions on the forums about tobacco in the last year - try the search function.

There is also a forum for cultivating, curing and processing tobacco on a small scale that I've gotten a lot of information from. It's not real active, but there is some great info out there: How to Grow Tobacco (http://www.howtogrowtobacco.com/forums/index.php)

Love to hear more about your experiences with growing and processing your tobacco.

Regards,
Pat

[Native87]

Hi duck. i am tryin 2 find seeds. any info you fnd post it. i smoke so i guess burley is what i need

[Buck]

Poke around on the web for Pipe smokers sites. Many pipe smokers
today have started growing ,and curing, thier own tobacco's.

[duckidaho]

Here is where I ordered from this year. I have heard that they have a good reputation. They are Kentucky based, so I hope it will work out for my colder climate. New Hope Seeds

http://www.newhopeseed.com/tobacco/index.htm

Good luck

[poisonivie]

www.tobaccoseed.co.uk I got seeds ordered from them. They also tell you a little about the plants.