DistillingJim
Well-Known Member
I started my seeds on Tuesday. No signs of life just yet and no photos as we all know what potting mix looks like but I thought I'd share my plans and my reasons.
Pipe
Awa - This is bright leaf varietal from Japan. I'm not aware of anyone else on the forum having grown it (let me know if you have) but as I'm quite well stocked on
flue cured generally I thought it would make a nice experiment. Worst case scenario, I'll give it to cigarette smoking friends.
Bafraa - Oriental, popular for the pipe, worth a try
Basma - Oriental, popular for the pipe, worth a try
Yenidje - Oriental - I grew this last year and loved it. I've already gone through about half of what I grew so I want to replenish my stock
Cigar
Criollo 98 - Staple cigar varietal
Corojo 99 - Staple cigar varietal
Conneticut Shade - Last year all my plants grew well except for a small section nearest to the fence. I put this down to the spot being too shady and figured this varietal might thrive where last years crop (besuki) failed.
Pensylvania Red - I was gifted these seeds along with some Semois. I was having a hard time deciding which one to grow but as I'm quite well stocked on commericlly bought Semois pipe tobacco, I decided to hold off on the Semois for next year.
Nostrano Del Brenta - I love the idea of helping to preserve these unique regional plants. Nostrano is origianlly from Italy and is the last remaining varietal from the country that apparently once had three unique cigar tobacco crops. The other two are believed to be lost but we live in hope.
Little Dutch - I dont actually have room for this, but I figured I might find a pot to put some in
Thanks to the members who have passed on seed. Also to Northwood Seeds who I have once again found to provide a great service.
Pipe
Awa - This is bright leaf varietal from Japan. I'm not aware of anyone else on the forum having grown it (let me know if you have) but as I'm quite well stocked on
flue cured generally I thought it would make a nice experiment. Worst case scenario, I'll give it to cigarette smoking friends.
Bafraa - Oriental, popular for the pipe, worth a try
Basma - Oriental, popular for the pipe, worth a try
Yenidje - Oriental - I grew this last year and loved it. I've already gone through about half of what I grew so I want to replenish my stock
Cigar
Criollo 98 - Staple cigar varietal
Corojo 99 - Staple cigar varietal
Conneticut Shade - Last year all my plants grew well except for a small section nearest to the fence. I put this down to the spot being too shady and figured this varietal might thrive where last years crop (besuki) failed.
Pensylvania Red - I was gifted these seeds along with some Semois. I was having a hard time deciding which one to grow but as I'm quite well stocked on commericlly bought Semois pipe tobacco, I decided to hold off on the Semois for next year.
Nostrano Del Brenta - I love the idea of helping to preserve these unique regional plants. Nostrano is origianlly from Italy and is the last remaining varietal from the country that apparently once had three unique cigar tobacco crops. The other two are believed to be lost but we live in hope.
Little Dutch - I dont actually have room for this, but I figured I might find a pot to put some in
Thanks to the members who have passed on seed. Also to Northwood Seeds who I have once again found to provide a great service.