Cigar Birthing

[d_day]

Originally Posted by duhman

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

That would have been my thought too, but there are no trails leading up to the shelf they're on, nor are there any trails on the cups I've got them in, or on or around the plants themselves. The damage I did see is typical of an insect. If I had to guess I'd say it was a june beetle.

[tzaddi]

These guys can do it to it as well.



Plenty of time to replant.

Lance your seeds are going out 2 morrow.

[d_day]

I'm almost certain those nasty earwigs are the culprits now. The damage is only happening at night. I decided I was going to start moving the plants inside at night, and found several of 'em under the cups. I dispatched them quickly. Also, I have six undamaged plants, and I think the rest will come back so long as the earwigs are kept away.

[duhman]

I got your seeds, Richard.
Thanks for the ride-alongs.
I have them planted in thirds of a flat. I will probably get many seedlings. I may not see them for a while, though, as I am leaving for a road trip this Sat. 16 for three weekends. Back in June. From what germinates I will plant on the perimeter of my vegetable garden. Of the three varieties, Havana Perique, and Maya, which would you think will be best for the shade?

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by duhman

I got your seeds, Richard.
Thanks for the ride-alongs.
I have them planted in thirds of a flat. I will probably get many seedlings. I may not see them for a while, though, as I am leaving for a road trip this Sat. 16 for three weekends. Back in June. From what germinates I will plant on the perimeter of my vegetable garden. Of the three varieties, Havana Perique, and Maya, which would you think will be best for the shade?

I vote for the Havana, it does well with 15-25% shade. The seeds can take from 2.5-4 weeks to germinate.

[d_day]

Here are a couple of pictures. The first two pics are of one of the plants that survived the earwigs, three days ago, and again today. The last pic is of one of the plants I just moved outside. The leaves are about the same size, but the ones on the indoor plants are much thinner and have grown much longer stems in an effort to reach the light.

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by d_day

Here are a couple of pictures. The first two pics are of one of the plants that survived the earwigs, three days ago, and again today. The last pic is of one of the plants I just moved outside. The leaves are about the same size, but the ones on the indoor plants are much thinner and have grown much longer stems in an effort to reach the light.

Looks like you are off and running.

My perennial tobacco planting is celebrating it's third birthday. It is amazing how each spring it returns.




I don't recommend treating tobacco as a perennial but it is a testament to it's veracity.

[Arnie]

Richard,
The seeds you sent are doing well. I set aside one of my gardens for seed from you. So far so good. Thanks.
Arnie.

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by d_day

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

Just saw this question. Try this link, they are advertising chavetas at a reasonable price as well as whole leaf and all of the accouterments for rolling.
Otoao Cigars 954-647-4643

[duhman]

My seeds are mostly sprouted. They will be going around the edge of my vegetable garden.

[dwhitacre]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

Looks like you are off and running.

My perennial tobacco planting is celebrating it's third birthday. It is amazing how each spring it returns.




I don't recommend treating tobacco as a perennial but it is a testament to it's veracity.

You need to show the updated picture Richard!!! This plant was huge when I visited last week!!!

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by dwhitacre

You need to show the updated picture Richard!!! This plant was huge when I visited last week!!!

Okie Dokie

Measuring from the deck it's over 6 foot.





The volunteers are holding there own as well.



Darrell, I have the patio table moved to it's new location and ready for an afternoon smoke.

PS That box of La Riqueza Petite Coronas arrived the other day.

[dwhitacre]

I'll see you tomorrow Richard!!!














I'll look into it!!!

[d_day]

Getting there. Wish I had been quicker to get 'em in the ground though.

The second pic are the last to go in the ground. I've got to quit being so lazy.

[Arnie]

d day,
Your plants are ahead of mine. I was able to get them out in mid-May, but then we have had weeks of fairly cold, wet weather and nothing is growing. The plants are just sitting there. It's finally starting to warm up here in Colorado. I love the moisture but we need some warm weather now. Good luck with your plants.