Growing your own tobacco

[maxcjs0101]

Hi guys. 

Recently i acquired some Connecticut shade (i think) seeds and so i tried growing them for fun. The seeds are unbelievably small an they're almost 3-4 weeks old now.

Here are some pictures:

 

[CaptainQuintero]

It's something I've always wanted to do but in reality it's probably something that will be a pipe dream. It might be an interesting thing to grow for a talking point though.

Keep us informed on the progress!

[lipher]

Nice brother I'm doing the same! started mine in peat pods. After about a 45 days they shot up... here my crops both pot and inground.   Everything is growing in homemade compost and cow manure.  I also have the PH on the lower side using and organic acidic granules...  I'm hoping the heat lingers in the area otherwise I'll harvest and start dry/fermenting.  The pots will make their way into my server room to continue growing under lights.  I had a late jump so next year I'll start much earlier, and properly space the plants too  I have about 7 different varieties growing.  

 

[Akela3rd]

Here's a little something from the UK govt. Does this apply elsewhere?

A spokesman for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said: “Anyone growing tobacco at home to smoke must ensure they pay the duty legally due, otherwise they could face a fine or have the tobacco seized.”

[cigcars]

   For all you dedicated amature growers - that's devotion! In looking at my two thumbs - these are not green

[maxcjs0101]

6 hours ago, Akela3rd said:

Here's a little something from the UK govt. Does this apply elsewhere?

A spokesman for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said: “Anyone growing tobacco at home to smoke must ensure they pay the duty legally due, otherwise they could face a fine or have the tobacco seized.”

I think it applies in my country too but i don't think many grow their own as its still cheap to purchase a pack of fags here.

[Andy04]

For those of you with an interest in growing tobacco, the US government gives away seeds free of charge...

https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/search.aspx

Search for Nicotiana tabacum to place your order.

 

[lipher]

@andy04 thanks. I'll get some more seed... doubt any are "cuban seed"