Cigar Birthing

[GJProductions]

i read many of these posts and i find what your doing fastening

[jeff_connors]

Is it harvest time yet?????

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by 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.

Damn dogs, I highly suspect the Bumpus's dogs, those hounds are know for their ill mannered behavior.

Originally Posted by GJProductions

i read many of these posts and i find what your doing fastening

Why thank you for taking the time to read through the years of posts. If you have any questions, let me know.

Originally Posted by jeff_connors

Is it harvest time yet?????

It does appear so, that's some very nice looking leaf. Thanks for posting.

[Dewolt]

Wow. Looks great. Thanks for the pics.

[jeff_connors]

Looking for a mold to make up some cigars ..anyone have one lying around to sell or know where a good place to buy one is?

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by jeff_connors

Looking for a mold to make up some cigars ..anyone have one lying around to sell or know where a good place to buy one is?

What vitola cigar mold are you looking for?

[jeff_connors]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

What vitola cigar mold are you looking for?

Robusto or toro, something with a 45-55 ring gauge, torp too
not too picky right now

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by jeff_connors

Robusto or toro, something with a 45-55 ring gauge, torp too
not too picky right now

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Description

This authentic cigar mold was an actual mold used by Caribe’s rollers, makers of Camacho and Baccarat. Each is made of solid wood and varies in size. Molds range between 4.5 and 8 pounds.

This is definitely a true collector’s piece for any cigar connoisseur. Here’s your chance to own a rare, vintage item that was once used to create some of the cigars you love most!

[jeff_connors]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

Cigarbid.com Auctions - Lot 768616

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Auction closes: Aug 23, 09:11 PM EST

is this open to non-us residents??

[jeff_connors]

Originally Posted by jeff_connors

is this open to non-us residents??

oh poo no....hmmmm

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by jeff_connors

is this open to non-us residents??

I am sure with a little effort you could have answered this one yourself but I'll give you a break

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Good luck with your search, I am sure you find one if you look hard enough.

[d_day]

Mine have hit a snag it seems. I thought it was insects spreading Tobacco Etch virus, but looks more like it's a soil chemistry problem. The plants grow great to a certain point, then the leaves they produce are small, have irregular color, and are quite bumpy. I think I'm low in potassium. Time for a potash infusion next year.

I have also had an unuexpected problem, the glassy winged sharpshooter. They don't seem to feed on the plants, but they are laying their eggs in the leaves. I've had a dozen or so infected leaves, and just tossed them out.

That being said, I do have some good looking leaves. I've picked and hung the volado and the seco so far. Had to cull quite a few because of the above problems, but I've managed to hang about four hands hanging to dry now. I'll get to the ligero, and the shade grown stuff in a few weeks.

[tzaddi]

I can send you fresh seed for next year, just in case it is a virus. Always safe to use fresh stock when available. Each year I get a little better about collecting, labeling and selecting seed.

Always next year

Originally Posted by d_day

Mine have hit a snag it seems. I thought it was insects spreading Tobacco Etch virus, but looks more like it's a soil chemistry problem. The plants grow great to a certain point, then the leaves they produce are small, have irregular color, and are quite bumpy. I think I'm low in potassium. Time for a potash infusion next year.

I have also had an unuexpected problem, the glassy winged sharpshooter. They don't seem to feed on the plants, but they are laying their eggs in the leaves. I've had a dozen or so infected leaves, and just tossed them out.

That being said, I do have some good looking leaves. I've picked and hung the volado and the seco so far. Had to cull quite a few because of the above problems, but I've managed to hang about four hands hanging to dry now. I'll get to the ligero, and the shade grown stuff in a few weeks.

[zeavran1]

Great thread. I enjoy reading about the process of cigar making. I'll never be able to grow anything living in NY. Puff's home page has had very good articles describing the process and I appreciate them all. Thanks and great pics.

[domerthefrog]

i am absolutely amazed by this thread....