Kiln fermenting multiple strain question.

[WillQuantrill]

Scouring the forums I could not find anyone commenting on fermentation of different strains in a kiln. Hoping to pull from the wealth of experience here. My 23 grow season I have 4 plants each Coroja, Corojo 99, Moonlight, and Texas Cuban. Still finishing my kiln which I would describe as a closet 5'H x 4'W x 2'D. Question is, will fermenting multiple strains at the same time alter the individual characteristics of the different strains? Has anyone here tried? The thought crossed my mind that it would suck to have the same flavor profile of 4 different types of cigar leaf, like a cigar smoothie.

 

[deluxestogie]

I usually kiln multiple varieties in open bags simultaneously within my kiln (2 months @ 123-128°F, with water in the Crockpot). I've done it this way for years. So far as I can determine, all the flavor and aroma profiles remain distinct, and typical for each variety.

Bob

 

[Alpine]

Even rusticas can’t “contaminate” the flavor of other tobaccos in the kiln. Stuff your kiln to the gills in order to maximize power consumption and don’t mind any odd smells that come out of the kiln i the first days.

pier

 

[WillQuantrill]

I'll keep this in mind moving forward. I was considering growing some Rustica next season.

 

[HillDweller]

I usually kiln multiple varieties in open bags simultaneously within my kiln (2 months @ 123-128°F, with water in the Crockpot). I've done it this way for years. So far as I can determine, all the flavor and aroma profiles remain distinct, and typical for each variety.

Bob

Have you ever had to deal with extended power outages when kilning? This is something that makes me nervous, as I tend to have them a couple of times per year. Low priority circuit or whatever. Last one was this spring which lasted over three days. Seems like it could be a disaster.

 

[ChinaVoodoo]

I fire cure some tobacco, and there is a hint of smoke within the aroma of unburned leaves of the non fire cured tobacco, but I would say it's only a hint of a hint when you actually smoke it.

 

[deluxestogie]

Have you ever had to deal with extended power outages when kilning? This is something that makes me nervous, as I tend to have them a couple of times per year. Low priority circuit or whatever. Last one was this spring which lasted over three days. Seems like it could be a disaster.

Yes, I have dealt with extended power outages a number of times while kilning. [For flue-curing, the interrupted batch is usually a loss. —>cooks nicely into Cavendish] But for kilning, my practice is to unplug everything, and open the kiln, allowing everything to dry out. Once the power comes back on, I just close it up, and resume the clock where I left off.

Bob

 

[HillDweller]

Yes, I have dealt with extended power outages a number of times while kilning. [For flue-curing, the interrupted batch is usually a loss. —>cooks nicely into Cavendish] But for kilning, my practice is to unplug everything, and open the kiln, allowing everything to dry out. Once the power comes back on, I just close it up, and resume the clock where I left off.

Bob

Thanks, I was wondering if it would be possible to dry it out enough to avoid a loss.