I had planned on starting from seed, i enjoy my plants much more knowing that i grew them from start to finish. Thanks for the suggestion thoWelcome to the forum, bking246.
If you haven't yet started, you may want to purchase some ready-to-plant starts from BigBonner (a member here). Just send him a PM for info. Of course, you are far enough south to start seed now, and still get in a crop.
Bob
Welcome abord ,I would advise you to get some starts from Bigbonner along with your own seeds. I did and It was a smart choice as i now have six varieties . If your own seeds dont start well BB's will bring you through and they are nice.
Not quite sure yet; what would you suggest for cigars?What varieties will you be planting, and roughly how many plants?
Bob
Me too. I did and I'm glad I did. My seed starts this year sucked.
John
Bob, The Fl. sumatra ,Pa red, Ct. broadleaf,have all gotten a good start in my grow this year. Tom in tennesee thanks for all the havana 425 , and 2 of the toughest To date; YTB and Golden wilt. Special thanks also to Jitterbugdudude for the Huehuetenago, Guatemalen[nursing every plant] and silver river. Chicken for the big gem, BigBonner for the kick ass Bursa and Ottoman + seedlings. And maybe my MCX can get a name[Although I believe without doubt it will be either forever mcx or mcy] Thanks also to the FTT seed bank because I lost 3 of my favored varietys by putting all my seeds in one pot and fu..ing it up. All in all This is probably the most helpful place you could be to grow tobacco at your home.For me, FL Sumatra was most consistent in producing excellent wrapper. For binder, Comstock Spanish is sturdy, and provides the durability needed, along with excellent flavor. For filler, any of the numbered Havanas, Little Dutch, PA Red, WI Seedleaf, Maryland (fairly mild), and even burley. I would suggest at least 3 varieties. The varieties, along with differing stalk positions, will offer a range of blending opportunities.
Bob