Cigar Birthing

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by 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.

Looking great. Thanks for keeping us up to date. Based on how the year has progressed so far I would suspect that there will be plenty of time for a great crop.

[d_day]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

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

I didn't see this until just now. Thanks for posting it!

[jeff_connors]

This years Crop thus far! I know they are close together just did not have the heart to kill off my seedlings
Slugs are killing me!







SLUGS!!!!

[d_day]

Awesome pics. I'll have pics of mine some time this week. The leaves are getting big, though they aren't very tall yet.

[d_day]

The first shows two plants doing nicely. The second is the largest of the bunch so far. There is some minor snail damage evident from long ago.

[Nismo#12]

That's really neat that you do this. I grew up across the street from a tobacco farm in Southern Maryland, It's always interesting to track the progress through the season from seed to the barn.

Good luck with you crop!

[duhman]

We have had only two days of hot weather and maybe a week and a half of really warm weather. I don't think these plants like that. My seedlings are barely growing.

[d_day]

I've found my first hornworms. One hatchling two days ago, and six more this morning. I also had my first flower bud. Just a quick pinch and it's gone.

[tzaddi]

Due diligence and a little pinch is the only thing that works for the worms and the flowers. Remember that every time you pinch back the flowering growth 2 more shoots will replace it. If you want to continue to manage and shape for the largest leaf you might allow only one of the 2 new shoots to continue once they develop. At some point you may want to have a little seed for next year.

Those deep green of the leaf tells me that your plants are happy and well fed. Have fun start thinking about how and where you are going to dry and cure and store. Thanks for checking in.

I see that Jon has published a piece on Growing tobacco.
http://www.puff.com/forums/vb/announcement.php?f=&a=149

I haven't had the time to check it out but any information on the subject is always welcome.

Originally Posted by d_day

I've found my first hornworms. One hatchling two days ago, and six more this morning. I also had my first flower bud. Just a quick pinch and it's gone.

[d_day]

Most of the plants are that deep green. About three are a touch on the yellow side. They are stunted somewhat and the edges of the leaves are curling. I don't know if they're diseased or if it's insect damage. Either way, I'm probably going to lose the plants and that makes me unhappy.

I'll let a couple of plants go to seed, though, I still have loads of seed left over from what you sent. I've given away quite a bit, and I still have enough to plant for 10 more years!

I've already decided how I'm going to dry and cure. I'm going to build a small shed with racks and hang the leaves much like on a farm. It'll be a miniature drying barn of my very own. That's still a few weeks down the road though.

[duhman]

I have to give up this year. All but one of my seedlings has disappeared. That one is not growing much. Full sun and plenty of water. I don't see any bug signs. Maybe birds? Fungus? Maybe grasshoppers. Too late to start again. \sigh

[jeff_connors]

There She Grows!!UPDATE

[Stumptown]

this has to have been one of the most interesting and informative forum posts i've read in awhile! It's beautiful to see how we get our tobacco from seed to leaf, etc.

Do you still have seeds available, Richard? for next season, of course I'd be more than willing to send out a self addressed envelope

again, stellar thread my friend

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by d_day

Most of the plants are that deep green. About three are a touch on the yellow side. They are stunted somewhat and the edges of the leaves are curling. I don't know if they're diseased or if it's insect damage. Either way, I'm probably going to lose the plants and that makes me unhappy.

I'll let a couple of plants go to seed, though, I still have loads of seed left over from what you sent. I've given away quite a bit, and I still have enough to plant for 10 more years!

I've already decided how I'm going to dry and cure. I'm going to build a small shed with racks and hang the leaves much like on a farm. It'll be a miniature drying barn of my very own. That's still a few weeks down the road though.

Glad to hear that you have signed up for the whole adventure. I learned so much about the plant and humidity from the drying and curing. Best wishes.

Originally Posted by duhman

I have to give up this year. All but one of my seedlings has disappeared. That one is not growing much. Full sun and plenty of water. I don't see any bug signs. Maybe birds? Fungus? Maybe grasshoppers. Too late to start again. \sigh

That's too bad, pulled a few grasshoppers off of the plants last weekend. They can really do some damage fast. At least the horned worms give you a bit of notice. Too bad I can't mail you some seedlings. Next year…

Originally Posted by jeff_connors

There She Grows!!UPDATE

Great show, thanks for the photos

Originally Posted by Stumptown

this has to have been one of the most interesting and informative forum posts i've read in awhile! It's beautiful to see how we get our tobacco from seed to leaf, etc.

Do you still have seeds available, Richard? for next season, of course I'd be more than willing to send out a self addressed envelope

again, stellar thread my friend

Hey, thanks for stopping by the thread. It is getting on in years but it still has a bit of information to offer along with much adventure. Just drop me a PM with your address I will be sure to get you some seeds before the next growing season.

[d_day]

I had a surprise this morning. I went out to water and found several leaves on the ground. Something tore them off the plants. I thought maybe some neighbor kids jumped the fence, but ruled that out because of the lack of footprints, and because the damage was not more severe. I got to looking closer at the leaves and found that they were coated in dog hair. Some of the neighbors have dogs that just roam the neighborhood freely. I was sick of it before, but now I'm downright angry.