Cigar Birthing

[d_day]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

Strong winds have been an issue. The plants need to be far enough away from fences and other plants so that the movement caused by the wind does not cause any thrashing about thus damaging the leaf. Generally with a few precaution you will get a harvest worthy of smoking, some holes and tears are sure to occur but that's part of the adventure.

I was actually thinking of trying my hand at some shade grown, but then I thought of the winds, and that cheese cloth ain't too strong.

[mcuenca]

I really love your pictures and the whole think about planting tobacco sounds to me a little exited.... until I star to remember myself back in Cuba in 1987.... I was in the Cuban Version of the High School if I am not wrong... so we get to go every year to "La Escuela al Campo". The thing is that not matter what you want it or not, you had not choice but going every year for 45 days to "La Escuela al Campo". That's it: Kids get to work in Tobacco Farms in Pinar del Rio for 45 days... And I really heat it. My hands where all mess up with the nails you use to put the leaves together to get them to dry. And the "recina" that the Tobacco plants expel got your hands sick and dry. Believe when I tell you it’s not as fun to grow Tobacco than it is to smoke it.

But your pictures are so nice and it brought to me some memories. Now, when I look back, it was not that bad…. I was 20 years old….

I am going to tell my daddy that will be visiting me next month to see if he can get me any picture of those days....

[d_day]

Off topic, but slightly related question: Anyone know where to get a chaveta?

[docruger]

Originally Posted by kvaughan

Awesome pictures. Thanks for sharing, hoping to see some more...

i agree thank you again

[d_day]

I now have sprouts. Lots and lots of tony little tobaco plants, not more than 1/4 inch high. I guess I had better get after tilling some soil to plant them.

[havanajohn]

Richard, thanks for the education! I had no idea that tobacco seeds were so small. Also thanks for the great photos.

[d_day]

I imagine these guys will be ready for the garden soon. The second set of leaves is close to or bigger than the first set. I can't wait.

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by d_day

I imagine these guys will be ready for the garden soon. The second set of leaves is close to or bigger than the first set. I can't wait.

Thanks for the offer of nicotiana glauca seed, it is much appreciated.

Since my move I only have a few plants in pots so feel free to post your photos here if you are so inclined.

[d_day]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

Thanks for the offer of nicotiana glauca seed, it is much appreciated.

Since my move I only have a few plants in pots so feel free to post your photos here if you are so inclined.

I certainly will.

[duhman]

My winter holdovers are bolting to bloom early. I guess I will just get seeds from them and try next year.

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by duhman

My winter holdovers are bolting to bloom early. I guess I will just get seeds from them and try next year.

Do you need seed for this year, it's not too late. Since my move all of mine are hold overs. One is in full bloom. I may plant fresh this week. I do have a planting in a 58 quart container that is entering it's third season. Each year it dies back to the root and sprouts again in the spring. It is kind of the patron plant of my tobacco. At this point it is kind of a challenge to see how many years I can keep it going.

[duhman]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

Do you need seed for this year, it's not too late.

Sure, if it's not too late.

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by duhman

Sure, if it's not too late.

PM me your address and I will mail some out early next week. You should plenty of time to get them going and late August harvest. Are looking for any certain variety of whatever I have in abundance>

Richard

[d_day]

There will be no pictures.

My seedlings were a bit leggy and starting to fall over, so I potted them, and moved them outside where they could get more sun. The night before last some insect ventured by and ate about half my plants. Last night, it came by again and got the other half. Everything was eaten right down to the dirt. I'm going to see if these plants can come back, but that will be long and difficult work. I may start a second batch and see if I can still get something this year.

[duhman]

Originally Posted by d_day

There will be no pictures.

My seedlings were a bit leggy and starting to fall over, so I potted them, and moved them outside where they could get more sun. The night before last some insect ventured by and ate about half my plants. Last night, it came by again and got the other half. Everything was eaten right down to the dirt. I'm going to see if these plants can come back, but that will be long and difficult work. I may start a second batch and see if I can still get something this year.

I'm guessing that a snail or slug got them. Better start the new batch anyway.