What to grow? @Qua

[Qua]

Greetings cigar lovers,

First time grower from Chicago. I plan on growing a tobacco plant in my backyard this coming summer and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions. I only plan on growing one plant in a large flower pot. Seeing that this is my first time at the starting gate, and the Chicago weather being what it is, I would appreciate any tips or suggestions, such as an easy strain to grow and where I can purchase seeds. I’m not concerned whether it is used for filler, binder, or wrapper. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. And thanks for all the great info you guys provide. I’ve really learned a lot from you all

 

[GreenDragon]

Little Dutch

 

[deluxestogie]

I would suggest purchasing seed from Northwood Seeds, so that you are more likely to get what you think you are purchasing. Read the New Growers' FAQ, linked in the menu bar. Start a minimum of 4 to 6 plants, to assure that you get at least one healthy plant for your pot.

Bob

 

[Qua]

Thanks green dragon. Any idea where I can order them from?

 

[Qua]

Oops. I missed that. Sorry and thanks again

 

[Skafidr]

I only plan on growing one plant in a large flower pot.

May I ask why only one plant?

 

[johnny108]

One plant?
Yeah that’s what I said…..

 

[FrostD]

Little Dutch (as @GreenDragon mentioned)
Little Cuba
Comstock Spanish
Wisconsin 901
Connecticut Shade
Connecticut Broadleaf
Criollo

These are some varieties I’ve grown over the last couple years up in Wisconsin and have had good results in pots.

My follow up questions would be:
-What size pot?
-Do you have any height restrictions on a plant?
-Are you trying to use the leaf for anything specific? (Ex. cigars, cigarettes, chew, pipe, etc.)

 

[Old Gasman]

As has been said Little Dutch is a good choice, its sturdy and a fast grower. If your pot is large large you could get away with two plants in the same pot plus you could get a sucker crop possibly.

 

[deluxestogie]

Little Dutch is called "little" only because of its height, not because it is a little plant. It produces one of the thickest stalks, if provided with adequate growing room. I would avoid crowding it. The same is true of Little Yellow. They are just short.

Bob

 

[Qua]

May I ask why only one plant?

Just want to try my luck I guess‍

 

[Qua]

Thank you all for the advice and guidance. Great tips

 

[Old Gasman]

Just want to try my luck I guess‍

Dont forget the old adage about putting all of ones eggs into the same basket! Grow a few and then if one has a mishap you've still got another one.

 

[Skafidr]

Just want to try my luck I guess‍

Okay! The yield from a plant in a pot is typically smaller from a plant grown in the ground, so my suggestion would be to grow more if you can (if you want to have a decent harvest). Have fun

 

[Qua]

This is all some great advice. You guys rock!!! Much appreciated. I will be ordering soon and hope the start growing as soon as I can (late spring in Chicago). I plan to use whatever I can grow for cigar tobacco. I guess my next question is, how do I know what is filler, binder, wrapper, etc.?

 

[deluxestogie]

First of all, it is the quality of an individual leaf that will determine your use for it (wrapper, binder, filler), rather than the market habits from the 19th century (that is, the USDA use-class). You can get a rough idea of the use-classes of various tobacco varieties by scanning through the seed list at Northwood Seeds.

For starting your seed, look at your average date of last frost, then count backwards about 2 months. [My last average frost is in early May, so I start my seed indoors in early March.]

Bob

 

[Qua]

Thanks Deluxe