I've done it both ways. Both work. I prefer stringing the leaves on wire, since it makes it easier to handle them. They go into my Cozy Can kiln still on the same wire.
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Well a friend of mine (heavy smoker) who was more than a bit skeptical about GYO has seen the light after seeing and smoking my "success". So for 2014 he has offered a beautiful growing space and huge open rafter carport for curing, in addition to his help with the crop. Looking like I may join a few of you in the "500+ plants" club next season. 
The open rafter carport may make it diffucult to cure without mold becoming an issue.
DGBAMA
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It is open three sides. LOTS of airflow. Biggest concern should be drying too fast/green.
If we have a more normal growing season temp and humidity will both be high at harvest.
leverhead
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...Looking like I may join a few of you in the "500+ plants" club next season.
If you actually can split the chores, it won't be that bad. Otherwise it get's to be a job. If you add up the value as finished smokes, it pays pretty good. Franklin said "a penny saved, is a penny earned". If he was alive today, I'm sure he'd point out that penny is now worth about $2.50 and is tax free earnings.
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As much as I enjoyed learning the process this year, I pretty much had no help. Bunch of skeptics around me that did not think it would work. I look forward to the bigger grow and helping hands next season now that I have caught the interest and support of a couple friends.
leverhead
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It's tough being "the first on your block", but this site makes all the difference.
DGBAMA
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Got that right!
Would have ruined my first attempt 10 times over without you guys.
skychaser
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You should hear what everyone told me about growing tobacco here! People laughed at me when I said I was going to try it. "It can't be done". "It won't grow here". "It only grows in the S.E and the tropics". Even my local USDA guy told me it wouldn't grow here. Blah blah blah Guess who's laughing now.
DGBAMA
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Bravo. I believe you are satisfied with your first grow. You should be. Beautiful leaves. That's Turkish is like cherry on the top.
workhorse_01
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It evens out in the night time. I still air dry my cigar varieties 6" from a metal roof, and it's only open on one side. I have yet to have a problem with drying green or mold, and I literally live in the Okefenokee swamp. You don't get more humid, or hot still air than here.
I told ya it's the salt water fish tank syndrome. LOL, Gotta go bigger!
I told ya it's the salt water fish tank syndrome. LOL, Gotta go bigger!
Well a friend of mine (heavy smoker) who was more than a bit skeptical about GYO has seen the light after seeing and smoking my "success". So for 2014 he has offered a beautiful growing space and huge open rafter carport for curing, in addition to his help with the crop. Looking like I may join a few of you in the "500+ plants" club next season.
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Southern Planter
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Uber-kewl. Give Howland Owl, Churchy LaFemme, Porky, Albert and Pogo my best, and give a big wet juicy kiss to Miz Ma'm'selle Hepzibah for me.
DGBAMA
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Spent Saturday at a local "trade day" and came across an " ol'boy " with Castor seeds; listened with interest to the old man's tales of LIFE, and how to plant them (leave the husk on the bean they germinate better) and departed his booth with a couple dozen seeds for next year. The cost of seed was a dollar of my money and 30 minutes listening to him explain every antique/vintage piece of farm stuff.......hand tools I had never seen, etc that he had on his table.
I wish more young people would take time to appreciate the education that can be had by simply listening to our elders.
Good stuff.
I wish more young people would take time to appreciate the education that can be had by simply listening to our elders.
Good stuff.
I agree. You got alot more for your dollar than just castor seed.
Boboro
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I hope when I get old Ill have sumthan meaningful to say.
I just hope when I get old I'll feel like talkin.
DonH
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I just hope when I get old I'll feel like listening!
DGBAMA
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AmaxB
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I still got stuff growing outside (second time around) I had just left the stalks and they are full of leaves now. I don't think they will make it to a proper stage to harvest.
That's a pretty sight DG ya don't want to lose any to the cold.
That's a pretty sight DG ya don't want to lose any to the cold.
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