Which tobacco variety for a beginner?

[SmokeyNagata]

Hi everyone,

If you could choose one tobacco variety for someone who’s new to growing/fermenting tobacco, which one would you advice? I read that some cigars in Italy are made solely from Nostrano del Brenta. But i’ve read here that varieties like corojo 99/ cubano/ criollo 98 do fine by themselves as well. My plan is to make it as easy as possible, since it’s my first try. Climate here is mild, summers don’t get too warm and can be rainy. Luckily i have a small greenhouse so I hope it will help against mold. I hope eventually to be able to make a corona sized mild flavored cigar.

Cheers,
Ben

 

[deluxestogie]

You are likely to get a lot of different answers to your question. My preference for a varietal puro cigar is Corojo 99.

Bob

 

[SmokeyNagata]

Thanks Bob! Since i’m in the NL i can’t order Corojo 99 seeds. Do you think Habano 2000 is a good alternative, since it has the same ‘roots’? Cheers

 

[deluxestogie]

Do you think Habano 2000 is a good alternative

No.

Corojo 99 appears to be available from @polygon55's website. Have your browser translate the page.

Corojo 99 | Сорта табака и махорки

Куба. Семена получены с плантации дона Алехандро Робайна. Сигарный сорт, относящийся к разряду наполнителя (начинки) сигары. Куст высотой около 1,2 м.

tobacco.professorhome.ru

Bob

 

[johnny108]

Does the Netherlands have a restrictive import law for seeds?

 

[SmokeyNagata]

Well, if you import from outside the EU it can be a bit sketchy. Formally I should report my order to the authorities and might have to pay some tax. I will ask polygon if clients from the EU had some problems.

 

[johnny108]

I’m in Germany, and could only order from him, due to a special set of circumstances (a courier was available).
I order from nwtseeds all the time, with zero problems.

 

[oldfellainspain]

I'm in Spain and order from NWSeeds. They come in a small envelope and I had no problems.

 

[deluxestogie]

Northwood Seeds = "NWSeeds" and "NWTseeds"

Bob

 

[SmokeyNagata]

Thanks for the replies! I placed an order at NWT seeds. Decided in the end to order some more varieties. Connecticut shade and criollo 98. cheers!