I posted in the Intro section, but then I saw this section so I thought I would post here too.
http://fairtradetobacco.com/threads/7488-New-Tobacco-Grower
I am in Colorado and I like to grow all kinds of plants, so I decided to get some tobacco seeds to go along with my other plants. I have never grown tobacco before, but it shouldn't be too much different than any other plant.
Hopi Tobacco
The high concentration of nicotine in its leaves makes it useful for creating organic pesticides. Used extensively in rituals and religious ceremonies but also used for cramps, sharp pains and headaches. Poultice of beaten plant used for boils and applied to insect bites.
Tender annual that grows 18-24 in. and produces clusters of pendulous greenish-white flowers that open in early evening and emit a rich, jasmine-like aroma. More cold-hardy than other tobaccos. Grows slowly at first until estabilished, then takes off.
To cure tobacco, pick the leaves when they have a tinge of yellow on them and hang them where the leaves will dry out during the day and pick up moisture at night. This is how they cure. When the leaves are completely golden brown and have no more green they are ready to roll. This can take a month or sometimes two. It is best to roll the leaves when there is some humidity present so the leaves are flexible. Lay the leaves out, one at a time, alternating stem to tip for 7 leaves thick. Roll the leaves together tightly, like a big cigar. If desired, twist each end in opposite directions to make the traditional "plug" of tobacco. Shave off a little at a time from the end for each use.
Red African
African Red is a bright leaf variety with light green colored leaves and white stemmed. A vigorous grower reaching 8 feet (200cm) in height at the first crows foot.
Plant form is columnar. Average size of 10th leaf at maturity 28 inches (60cm).
Leaf width 12" (25cm) 28 leaves total on un-topped plants, not including bed leaves. Matures in 80 days.
Has a high nicotine content, averaging 29.8 mg/g of dried leaf.
Original seed donated to the USDA from Transvaal, South Africa in 1975.
White Mammoth
White Mammoth is a bright leaf tobacco that grows quick and matures very early at only 50-55 days. It grows 4/12 feet with leaves 2' long and 1' wide.
Suckering is low and the leaves cure easily. A good choice for short growing seasons.
http://fairtradetobacco.com/threads/7488-New-Tobacco-Grower
I am in Colorado and I like to grow all kinds of plants, so I decided to get some tobacco seeds to go along with my other plants. I have never grown tobacco before, but it shouldn't be too much different than any other plant.
Hopi Tobacco
The high concentration of nicotine in its leaves makes it useful for creating organic pesticides. Used extensively in rituals and religious ceremonies but also used for cramps, sharp pains and headaches. Poultice of beaten plant used for boils and applied to insect bites.
Tender annual that grows 18-24 in. and produces clusters of pendulous greenish-white flowers that open in early evening and emit a rich, jasmine-like aroma. More cold-hardy than other tobaccos. Grows slowly at first until estabilished, then takes off.
To cure tobacco, pick the leaves when they have a tinge of yellow on them and hang them where the leaves will dry out during the day and pick up moisture at night. This is how they cure. When the leaves are completely golden brown and have no more green they are ready to roll. This can take a month or sometimes two. It is best to roll the leaves when there is some humidity present so the leaves are flexible. Lay the leaves out, one at a time, alternating stem to tip for 7 leaves thick. Roll the leaves together tightly, like a big cigar. If desired, twist each end in opposite directions to make the traditional "plug" of tobacco. Shave off a little at a time from the end for each use.
Red African
African Red is a bright leaf variety with light green colored leaves and white stemmed. A vigorous grower reaching 8 feet (200cm) in height at the first crows foot.
Plant form is columnar. Average size of 10th leaf at maturity 28 inches (60cm).
Leaf width 12" (25cm) 28 leaves total on un-topped plants, not including bed leaves. Matures in 80 days.
Has a high nicotine content, averaging 29.8 mg/g of dried leaf.
Original seed donated to the USDA from Transvaal, South Africa in 1975.
White Mammoth
White Mammoth is a bright leaf tobacco that grows quick and matures very early at only 50-55 days. It grows 4/12 feet with leaves 2' long and 1' wide.
Suckering is low and the leaves cure easily. A good choice for short growing seasons.