Suburban Tobacco Crop 2008

[dustingaunder]

I got some tobacco seeds and decided to grow my own tobacco. I don't know what else to say, I just wanted to show you guys my progress so far.

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[dustingaunder]

I started off with 30 plants and I am down to 13 now. I planted 14 in large pots and 11 in the ground and 5 of them died before the big pots and the dog ate one of the ones in the big pots.

I have 6 different types and they are:

Havana #608
Small Stalk Black Mammoth
Goose Creek Red
Narrow Leaf Madole
Conn. Shade
Conn. Broadleaf

 

[troutbreath]

That's pretty cool. Those plants will get REALLY big. We have tobacco farms all around us (for cigarettes), and those stalks get pretty high.

 

[dustingaunder]

Yeah, my boss grew about 5 plants last year and they were approx 5'-6' tall. I can't wait until they get up there. They are really beautiful plants.

 

[lightning9191]

Nice looking plants thus far. So what's the plan after harvest?

 

[Tour De Cigar]

They are looking good.. must be a good cool experiment... thxs for the pics.. :tpd:

 

[dustingaunder]

I hope to try and cure them and maybe roll a few cigars to give away. I was also thinking about making some pipe tobacco. I don't know for sure yet.

 

[z3ro]

That would be so cool to have your own brand hand-rolled cigars.

Good luck dude, hopefully teh rest of them dont die off

 

[volfan]

as someone who grew up working Virginia and Burley farms that my family had, I can see no reason why anyone would want to grow tobacco based on the work it takes to get a good harvest. However, at the small scale you are growing I am sure it will be fun to see what you get. Enjoy.

scottie

 

[dustingaunder]

You know what they say, no pain no gain. I am really enjoying these guys grow up.

 

[SmokinApe]

That's pretty cool!

 

[sames]

I enjoy looking at the progess Dustin.

 

[Pat1075]

cool project I can't wait to see how this pans out for you. Best of luck.

 

[tzaddi]

WTG nothing like growing a few plants to gain an appreciation for what it takes to have a nice smoke. Hang in there, I'll be checking back to see how it goes.

So far they look healthy.:ss

 

[landhoney]

Really cool, I'd be lying if I said this hadn't crossed my mind - very cool you're actually doing it! Best of luck. :tu

 

[boonedoggle]

Very nice! I've thought of doing a crop myself, but who am I kidding...I have no patience for that! Well done!

 

[desame.one]

Sweet! I think I wanna do this, too...just for the fun of it.

 

[MarkinCA]

Thats a nice looking group of youngin' you have growin' there Dustin. Take good care em' and lets see em' reach 6'...:tu

 

[dustingaunder]

Here are some pics from this morning:

The barrel is a little rough on the bottom leaves, but it won't be an issue for the rest of the rows of leaves.

 

[MarkinCA]

Nice looking plants Dustin. What side of the house is that?