Hello From North East Texas

[Justin purtle]

I'm ready to learn processing of tobaccos, growing and curing in the aforementioned order. I studied horticulture at LSU and now believe I am ready to learn this art from the ground up. Thank you very much~Justin Purtle

 

[deluxestogie]

Welcome to the forum. Be sure to check out:

The New Growers' FAQ: http://fairtradetobacco.com/forums/58-FAQ-for-Beginning-Growers

and the Index of Key FTT Forum Threads: http://fairtradetobacco.com/threads/3868-Key-threads-in-the-FTT-forum

Bob

 

[Ben Brand]

Welcome Justin. Enjoy your stay

 

[MarcL]

Welcome to Fair Trade Tobacco!​

 

[Knucklehead]

www.wholeleaftobacco.com can get you started with some whole leaf tobacco and a shredder and injector if you plan to make cigarettes. He has some excellent cigar variety leaves if you are a cigar smoker and want to get started rolling your own.

 

[indianjoe]

Welcome JP

 

[webmost]

I'm ready to learn processing of tobaccos, growing and curing in the aforementioned order. I studied horticulture at LSU and now believe I am ready to learn this art from the ground up. Thank you very much~Justin Purtle

Rhymes with turtle. Got the whole world on your back.
Degree in horticulture, you should be a solid contributor to the forum. We got some crazy good growers here.
I like your boots, by the way. Not as comfy as Double H, but they do last forever.

 

[TravisNTexas]

Welcome to the forum!!

 

[BarG]

Welcome and have fun!

 

[Justin purtle]

Thanks to everyone for the replies and information. My horticulture experience is indoor and greenhouse horticulture. I like complete control of the life cycle of plants. Tobacco is a plant I just do not know much about. I am certain I can grow it but I've had ideas of growing tobacco using metal halides and high pressure sodium lighting as a hobby. 600-100 watt lights. Has anyone had experience growing tobacco this way? Can it be grown using nutrient film technique or similar? Once again I appreciate the help and the hellos from all who replied to my post. I am impressed.

 

[DGBAMA]

Welcome. And absolutely it can be grown under lights. Although cost vs. Yield value may be prohibitive.