So my Havana 608 that I intended on using for a binder and filler didn't turn out very well. This was my first attempt and growing tobacco. Long story short I rushed through it, made many mistakes and learned a lot. So the leaves are greener then I wanted mainly due to not pile curing. I still want to go through the entire process of beginning to end of making a cigar. With that being said I made a Kiln from what I have read on this forum. I repurposed my existing Kegerator fridge and used a old humidifier I had. I then bought the fan($16), heating coils($12) and control unit ($22). The control unit is set for 123F - 128F temp (50.5C-53.3C) / 66-70% humidity. I had a old water pump thats not pictured that will fill my humidifier when it gets low so I don't have to open the kiln. It takes about 40 mins to get to the desired temperature and humidity and holds extremely well. I plan on premoisting the leaves prior to putting them in the kiln so they don't break as I pack them in. I was going to run it for a month because I think I read anything over that doesn't make much of a difference. After kilning do you wash your leaves to get all the dead bugs and dirt off ? Do you let the leaves rest and come to room temp before you put them in the vapor proof bags ?
Steve
Steve