Homegrown

[glassbase]

I was rummaging through some old photos and came across this picture..

Before I got into cigars, an opportunity came up where my step grandfather was growing a few tobacco plants as a hobby and asked If I wanted some. I believe it was a Connecticut leaf although I can't confirm. It grew very well in my Northern climate and was a very fun experience to watch it grow and eventually flower which is also beautiful. They are a nice plant to have growing in the yard if not to smoke, it tended to attract the bugs to its leaves even though nothing really ate the leaves.

Knowing what I know now about growing, cultivating, and curing I would consider growing again but don't think the intention would be to ever roll/smoke my own, just as a fun gardening adventure.

Anyone else tried to grow their own tobacco? If yes, what were the results?

[Fuzz]

A few members have tried in the past.

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=104762&page=1entry210693

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=99209&page=1entry139191

Rolling your own thread

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=109414&page=1

Old info thread (links may be dead)

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=99250&page=1entry139770

[CUBANO]

If I had a green thumb like you, I'll be growing it, rolling it and smoking it.

[MrGTO]

I use to bail tobacco for my buddys dad here in Tennessee when I was young. The most we ever did was twist it up and chew it. Way better than store chew.