Hi - What are your thoughts on smoking unfermented tobacco. The wide mouth makes it easy to get your buds in and out of the jar without making a mess, and it has an airtight lid that will keep your buds from losing moisture during curing. I never over fill the boiler with water or leaves. A lot of tobaccos's taste sweetens with salt - folks will mix maybe a 1/4 teaspon of salt in 8-10 ounces of distilled water, lay the tobacco out on a tray, mist it with the salty solution, allow to dry and then put it in the curing jars. A neighbour hangs his leaves in a carport to dry, then presses them in a shallow wooden box with a bit of plank on top and a weight (gallon drum full of water) rolls up the end product and slices thin with a sharp knife. Basically you need heat (approx 120 degrees) and humidity of about 75%, if this can be sustained for approx 4-6 weeks, fermentation will be complete. Question: What strain of tobacco do you grow? It must work, his mates think the stuffs great. Question: Would you mind if I adapted your excellent work here for use in the UK? I suggest that you air-dry some leaves and then compare. . I realize the leaves are moist at first but after the moisture evaporates do you have to have any humidification device in there?A: yeah, as you can imagine, lamp is very similar to an oven, where the dry heat generated constantly takes away the humidity. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You could also try spraying with a mister (one of those cheap mist sprayers that you can get from garden supply shops) Just remember that you want the leaves to dry, not go mouldy. I still have the 1 oz of Light Fire Cure in the press. Using the ones made for smoking, bleached, or with added chemicals is not ideal, to say the very least. I wanted to just bury my nose in the leaves during the raisin stage, but for purposes sterility, i resisted!Q: I wouldn't imagine such a small batch would give off an overwhelming smell of ammonia.A: Very true! The Old Firm (author) from Waikato/Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand on March 15, 2014: [img]http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/biguran/s[/img], GOT it, Prilep 66, oriental fom macedonia, and i love it, has a taste like diped in honey, TY Mr. TOF :), im getting some cured orientals prilep 66, will try and let you know. Gently shake the sieve. If you're in NZ get growing folks , and good luck. Cover the soil with newspaper or a bit of cardboard to keep it damp. Wash off any dirt, though. mayb to much nitrogen locked in the leaf what do you think, Reply Your blog by far has the most simplistic and helpful information on growing tobacco. Answer: Most of my friends who grow tobacco just dry it before smoking it, so no, don't bother. And how long will this last in this storage method? This is the kind of info ive been searching for. So, fermentation, do it if you want to, you may like the flavour better, you may not, I don't think that it matters a damn' for health and safety. This article is not about health issues; it's about growing tobacco and curing it. We seem to be in the perfect climate. -Week 1-2 smells like wet grass. I used the barest pinch of seeds sprinkled into a six-pot seed tray and got over 100 plants! I cured a bit with bourbon in the oven and got a nice pipe smoke. Put a fine sieve in the top of a clean, dry bowl, or on a sheet of paper. I watched a YouTube video and this guy dries his leaves in a aluminium cylinder with an element placed on the bottom. Question: I have been hanging first tobacco leaves for two weeks in the green house and they going brown already. Did you make this project? One dampens and presses the leaves for a few days (in a shallow tray with a board and a weight on top) then rolls up the leaves like a newspaper roll, and slices thin rings off it which are then cut cross-ways for cigarette tobacco. on Step 5. sounds like the uneven curing is due to inconsistent humidity and too dry of an environment. It's not exactly very warm here. Store the tobacco in a room between 60 to 95 F (16 to 35 C) to cure it. Don't humidify kiln to prevent rusty lids. Good luck growing! The Old Firm (author) from Waikato/Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand on June 16, 2016: Hi there gepeTooRs , nice to know that you approve, although I can't take any credit for the loading pace, that's all HubPages doing. It seems dry but just doesnt want to stay lit when Ive rolled cigarettes. For tobacco, the curing process is similar to the standard drying process of cannabis. Maybe I'm ruining it. Can we buy seeds direct from you? The Old Firm (author) from Waikato/Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand on July 17, 2018: Try misting the dried leaves with a mixture of oil of cloves (from the chemist) and water. Last Updated: January 20, 2021 To cure my tobacco i air dry it in my shed. Compared with correctly grown plants. Have you tried this method? Some say that it should be left hanging for two years, though I've found that two or three months is quite enough. If you want cheap alcohol dissolve a kilo of sugar in 4 liters of warm water, dump in some yeast, or a handful of raisins/sultanas, cover the container with a tea-towel or similar to keep out the bugs and wild yeasts( or you'll end up with vinegar), leave it until it stops bubbling (probably 2-3 weeks) and you'll end up with alcohol at about 10%. Put it in a pipe and it smoked fine. You don't have to fork out another $2.50 for seed. Some years ago I stumbled upon tobacco seeds (for the first time) in a Richters plant/seed catalogue out of Canada ( I live in the U.S). Pick whichever leaves are ready, and cut a slit near the stem end of the centre rib of each leaf. It won't taste like much but it won't kill you. If you're not in a rush, take your time and pick the leaves as they come ready. Like some others I came upon your article whilst looking for info on curing tobacco. I better still be alive for the first finished product lol. !, i want to ask you why? Answer: It's fine with light frosts. and spray it finely on the dried leaves with a garden mister. **Tobacco sowing season is NOW! The dried leaves should have a slightly sweet smell from the curing process. on Introduction. [4] Flue [ edit] Hello to all who read this and also to future me who is trying to figure out what I did that one time. The best time of year to dry outdoors is during the harvest season, end of Summer, before the first frost, humidity is typically perfect in most areas of the USA. Question: How do you flavor tobacco with honey and alcohol? Also how do you keep the humidity. You can make a perfectly acceptable product by drying the leaves adequately, slicing them thinly, rolling them in cigarette paper, and setting them alight, so put that in your pipe and smoke it! Growing and harvesting is a perquisite to fermentation covered in other guides, available here . If you need more seed google King Seeds in Katikati, (I've a link in the text). In fact, each capsule has dozens of seeds, so one picking of ready seed-heads is more than ample unless you have several acres you want to plant out. whether it's fit to drink is another matter! 11 years ago Here in New Zealand, you can buy tobacco seed, grow the stuff, and, if you want to, smoke it quite lawfully. You know what to look for.) Answer: Curing tobacco is pretty much just letting it dry until it turns goldish. Hi how is everyone in this tuff times hope all is ok ive started growing tobacco plant and im wondering do i have to use a cooler fan if curing leaves in a attic, thanks good info no frills- i've got 40 seeds in seedling mix indoors 7 germinated so far. I have 4 that I cycle between curing jars to monitor humidity in the jars. Basic idea of the home chamber is to simulate the internal temperatures of a tobacco pile as seen at tobacco production facilities. Otherwise, just bite the bullet and buy an extra box of matches. "We are in process of putting up a tobacco barn with latest technology. 7 years ago If it's too rainy or it gets too much water, the tobacco gets weak and thin. The tobacco color should also change to a much darker hue of brown. Remove the leaves and tear them off of the stems before storing or using your tobacco. It improves with age so long as it does not dry out. I then dip the jar, short of the lid, back into the boiling water using the tongs. I believe that it's an evil plot put out by the tobacco magnates and perpetuated by our respective, but seldom respected or respectable, governments to wring money from us. Just what I was looking for answered a couple of questions I had never thought about, I will be starting them off over the next two months now it is Sunday 3rd of March 2019, (I am a slow starter). Tobacco is an amazingly prolific plant. You probably displaced 12 cabbages to grow enough tobacco to keep you in cancer sticks for a year. Have fun, good luck, and thanks for dropping in. The seeds will pass through while most of the rubbish will stay behind. The best temperatures for growing tobacco is 68 to 86 F (20 to 30 C). This process takes about 3-4 weeks.2) Fermentation: Sweating out ammonia, and a few other complicated chemical processes. Happy from Toronto, Canada on July 16, 2014: Great hub. That being said, lets get started! Thanks in advance. These plants are less than three months older than seedlings. The RH Lids have to be cut to exact specs with a Water Jet ($10k) or the hygrometer won't seal properly. The Old Firm (author) from Waikato/Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand on September 09, 2014: kiwi_john aka the old fart on September 09, 2014: well planting season is upon us; i've got a shitload of seeds (no not from the dunny) so fingers toes and eyes all crossed for a bumper crop.I'VE GOT ALL THE GOOD STUFF : SEED GERMINAING MIX.MINI GREENHOUSE.NO EXPENSE SPARED TO SAVE A $. It kind of feels that you are doing any distinctive trick. Tobacco seedlings ready for transplanting outside in the sun. Question: I am following your method of growing tobacco at home, though I am getting my brown leaves within a few weeks or less. Anyhow, I ordered from them and began growing. This is only my opinion, I've read nothing definitive about it either way. 12.5% cure for between 5 and 10 days. For tips on how to separate the tobacco from the stem when the leaves are dry, read on! This is a brilliant step-by-step on how to get to the end product I'm looking for so thanks so much mate! Instead of a timer you could also use an eight dollar dimmer cord found at any hardware store, it will adjust the power and heat output of any bulb. You could also string the leaves on a length of wire, or on a cord stretched between two nails use your imagination. Answer: Until the leaves are dry and brown/yellow, after hanging, several weeks or in an oven at low heat an hour or so. Hi guys. How do you know your tobacco will be ok for cigarettes, but not for cigars or vice versa? The Old Firm (author) from Waikato/Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand on March 17, 2016: Our Gestapo thugs will shoot and kill a man for pointing a gun at a police dog, shoot a fleeing thief in the back and beat his dying body with baton tourches and find themselves not at fault, then run around kissing a drug pusher who shot at and wounded 4 police, presumably because of "political correctness" - and a 'relly who's a local senior cop. Answer: Yes, The way I know of is to spray the rum/wine/honey solution or whatever on the dry or near dry leaves with a garden mister. This process is all done quickly. Keep in a cool, dry place out of direct light. , is there a any missing thing about process ? Taking the focus away from tobacco congratulations once more! Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. I am going to scour around and see if I can find some seeds. Question: Can you soak tobacco in rum and wine? Don't look now, but you've probably already done itwell enough for the average punter, at least. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. He then filled about 1/6 of the cylinder with water and propped the leaves up on another piece of aluminium with a small vent hole in it. Fairly certain he's going to have a good read. Each of these pods has a little central core covered with scores of tiny seeds. :). You may need to stand on something to do it! I smoke about 50grm/week -say 1 3/4 oz/week. Give them a dose of general garden fertiliser now and again. So how do you raise the delicate little darlings? If it's just for the fun of growing the stuff and possibly to use the leaves to make a bug spray, a couple of plants will do fine. Mine is 40ltr any old water boiler come tea earn will do. I then start fermentation I do this in a burco boiler. He can smoke to his lung's are content. it was cold and had good air flow. It should take about 4-8 weeks for the leaves to dry out entirely, but it may take longer depending on the variety of tobacco and your climate. The best way to do this is pictured on step 1, hang leaves to dry and let nature take its course: Gather your harvested green leaves, use a zip tie at the stems and bundle into 1-4 leaf bunches, (be sure to allow air between the leaves, if the leaves stick together, they will mold). A factory barn with hundreds of thousands of hands fermenting, wellthat would be a whole different level of aroma.Q: Surf Monkey Coconut, your insurance agent called me looking for you. Keep their soil moist but not soggy when they're young. This is better for cigars and pipe tobacco. -Air cured Tobacco leaves, Seeds with growing instructions are available here : Havana tobacco seeds are good for making cigars, particularity cigar wrappers because of the broad leaves, flavor and smooth appearances once cured. , and then i can"t smoke because its really strong ! After drying my iwn tobacco I put a little bourbon on it in a deep pot and roasted in oven at 50 degrees with a lid on. The plants grew taller than corn stalks, with leaves as broad as my chest. Answer: Let them become almost dry but not brittle, take out the middle rib and any others that are large (who wants to smoke ribs?) I have smoked for over thirty years and have been growing tobacco for two seasons. Im growing in ohio, where the difference betwixt winter and summer is almost nonexistent. The process can take up to 8 weeks, and the longer you wait, the better it may taste. (It should reach full size without problems.). Answer: You keep them, yellowing means that they're partly cured. In this fermenter, these conditions are achieved by a light bulb heat source, directed by a reflector dish towards the pile of air cured tobacco under it. References. when curing don't burp the jars that will stop the curing process, you will add new oxygen and revert the anaerobic bacteria that was curing to aerobic and thats starts to feed on chlorophyl . Time is said to cure all things, and tobacco is near the top of the list. Make sure the leaves are not touching each other, the walls, or the floor. Pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff are fire cured. I can't suggest anything other than perhaps swapping it amongst your mates for something with less Kick. Question: I was wondering if I can take some larger leaves from my plants before they turn a paler green as I have planted my plants to close together. March-June,get started TODAY! The Old Firm (author) from Waikato/Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand on September 16, 2014: Hi tobacco enthusiast, glad to know that I was of help. Bottom leaves have been harvested from the rear plants. I got 6 x 1 oz jars sealed up yesterday. Question: My tobacco leaves have been hanging for around 3 months, the tips seem to keep going brittle so I have misted them with water as they have become brittle again, is this method ok? I assume that you're in the northern hemisphere, which means that you are in late Autumn, so I suggest that you pick the leaves and hang them to dry. Im experiencing some small security troubles with my latest weblog and Id like to locate something more safeguarded. 4 years ago I've had some specific varieties that were not particularly good until 18 months, In theory, could I just chuck my jars in say the hot water cupboard? Put jar in kiln. Thanks again for this information. In my past experience as well as experiences in this fermenter, insulating foam is for the most part stable and inert; It won't off-gas unless it is melting. There is great potential for a wonderfully cured crop at the end of the growing season, however this hobby shouldn't be taken as a way to save on your tobacco spending money as there is a lot of time and labor invested with a lot of potential for crop failure due many factors: both while growing then the potential of mold during the curing process! Drying or "curing" home-grown tobacco leaves. Tobacco leaves are ready for smoking or storage when theyre brown and pliable, but not too brittle. Question: I bought some homegrown tobacco but it has a dark greenish look to it. Sun Curing. If you get problems then sort them out with humidifiers or what have you. Temperature range in fermenting. No oil heaters required! Does my curing chamber look like it will work? this is a couple of hours later.. its a little sweaty box now, Reply Question: Should I pinch off leaves that begin to get white spots? (I've been away playing Cap'n Ahabs with an old boat in New Plymouth harbour). At which temperature fermentation stops? The same regulations govern brewing, winemaking, and the distilling of alcoholic beverages. Answer: An airtight container's a good idea, but I can't tell you how long the tobacco will last. I know people who smoke tobacco at every shade, as the whim and their approach to curing takes them, and they seem no worse off than off the shelf smokers. I don't really monitor the humidity too much, I just give it 15-20 distilled water misting on and between the hands about 2-3 times a day, just to keep the leaves semi-moist. Just let the plants grow as shown in my hub, don't fuss over them as they're hardy, just make sure that they have at least a 2 ft spacing from each other or other plants, they'll transplant OK at this size if you have to, but better if you don't as it checks their growth, not a great worry. Also, is it possible for the plants to grow too fast? The Old Firm (author) from Waikato/Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand on November 07, 2015: Hi quicksand, long time no hear, How's it going? But to me, all of these smells were delicious!! Question: Is planting tobacco summer (start of January) ok? Growing, Curing and Fermenting Tobacco Part II 59,339 views Oct 6, 2018 555 Dislike Share Powers Family Homestead 5.56K subscribers Day 40 through 90. It's a bit late now to plant outdoors, but you can probably start your seedlings in the hothouse, or better still in little pots on a warm windowsill (Like in the kitchen) . Drying tobacco is a kind of curing process that takes between 3 and 8 weeks to properly prepare the tobacco for use. If you live in a place that's warm enough to grow cabbage, tobacco will thrive. Pots in the greenhouse should be fine, tobacco's very hardy. ** This project was created last year (2008 harvest) to provide address a common question in the tobacco growing hobby, discussing the critical points of curing tobacco. Curing can last anywhere from two weeks minimum, to up to six months for some strains. Our temps range between 70 and 100 degrees in the summer. 4 years ago. Doing so removes excess plant material from your nugs, making drying much faster. The biggest difference is that the plastic box did too good of a job sealing in the moisture, and perhaps there was too much to begin with. Your stuff sounds pretty swish, have fun smoking it. Isn't it possible to sterilize the pile of tobacco and stop all the fermentation by having temperature too high? The Old Firm (author) from Waikato/Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand on October 21, 2015: Hi Guys (and Gals) sorry that I've been AWOL for a while. A fine mist to dampen the leaves is all you need, they will soften almost immediately and you can then cut out the ribs. bumptious bureaucrats and politicians are revolting species, but i believe there's a special spot reserved in hell for those that don white coats and the mantle of 'oficial'. By using our site, you agree to our. Finally, pour the hot water to the level of the tobacco in the jars. Stack leaves (10-20+) and sweat in sun or oven in winter. i will try outside next year just abit worrie about things eatting them .. the slugs around here seem to have a nicotine addiction. % of people told us that this article helped them. After they've gotten established, you can water less often. Any suggestions? Most strains, though, will be good enough to smoke after two-three weeks, but the longer you leave the buds to cure, the better - four to eight weeks may be the optimal time. The ribs are easy to remove at that point. I live in Kansas and they are growing like crazy. Some leaves are 500-600mm in length and still rather green. Throw all the ingrediants into a pot and bring to the boil then give the cut tobacco a good spray and then let dry.Got desperate this year and smoking tobacco that has been hanging for only 4 weeks and has taken the harshness out. chop up the leaves and smoke 'em. You'll get better results by leaving those tins be until it's time to smoke the contents. Answer: You can make alcohol from any vegetable matter. The seed will have adapted to your environment. I have been advised that I must ferment to improve the flavour, but more importantly to remove the ammonia which is pretty bad for you. The Old Firm (author) from Waikato/Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand on April 04, 2014: Thanks for your comments, I use HubPages, as per heading; free to use, just join up. I hope that you learned what you wanted from this article. on Step 6, Do you ferment all leaves that you want to use as in the cigar or just the outer leaf of the cigar. This has several advantages: If you want to enhance the flavour of your smoke, dissolve a little honey in a couple teaspoons of alcohol (port, rum, vodka, or moonshine) and dribble it in as you cut your leaf. Turn the marijuana every few hours, so that all parts are exposed to the sun. Just thought i'ld let you know the 'head start' theory appeared to work. The ultra dry leaves sucked up the alcohol (not too much or u get a soggy mess) and became pliable again. Cheers, Hi John, Nicotiana Sylvestris, Kimgs catalogue number SKU 0950, $3.75 a packet (it's listed as a flower, which of course it is), Brilliant hub most helpful I've seen on the net thus far. Answer: As people in the UK and the USA have been using my article for over ten years now I can see no reason to prevent you. Yuk, you can buy them from https://ausseeds.com/, Please email us a complete pamphlet about the steps from planting to harvesting tobacco and how to dry and make cigarettes. Adding moisture to cure is not a good idea, the bud should be dried properly first. Im wanting either a mild hazlenut or chocolate flavor. Problem solved! Jars can also be an alternative to cellaring in the tin. I simply chopped it (2mm) and mixed in some pure vanilla essence (or chopped vanilla beans) and a little citrus zest then compressed it into a jar. Put them loosely into the jar, you want some air . Ricci Feat Waaka from Tauranga, New Zealand on June 07, 2014: Hi can you please give me some advice on how to grow tobacco under lights,such as how many plants to a 1000 watt or 600 grow light in what size room,am really keen to give it a go. Do you've any recommendations? HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. If you're limited in space, plant as many as you can. Question: Why do my tobacco leaves never turn yellow and ripen? Answer: I don't know, it's been many years since I was in Australia, but I would guess a tobacco plant would take around three months or less to grow there. It has been most helpful. Answer: The best time is November, give or take, but January's fine for a later crop. Did this ever work to produce good cigars surf monkey ? Take a leaf, strip out the center rib and any large side ribs if it's a big leaf, and repeat this process for several leaves until you have a generous handful. and is it any good? Also provided is an example of how one may be able to affordably recreate the conditions needed for tobacco fermentation. Also does anyone know how to make Copenhagen style "dip"? Growing nicotiana rustica here in ohio. Little green capsules about 1/4 in long will be left behind. Treat it as you would tomatoes. Answer: If it works for you, keep doing it. If you're jarring tobacco, make sure the jars you're using create a seal. (Haha.. They should still be pliable, not brittle. Wow what a hub I started growing this summer only 3 plants thoe they are 6feet I'd say they now have Pritty pink flowers I harvested around 50 or so leaves hung them on nylon 1 month ago they are turning nice and golden I have them in my garage where I go for a quite smoke and stear at them only but wondering what they are going to be like I'm glad I came across this hub it has put my mind at ease a little and also given me some great ideas, Because of the heart problems i'm moving to Central Hawkes Bay to be with family. It kind of feels that youre doing any unique trick. Unplugging would have some impact on the fermentation process depending on the length of interruption, but better to unplug than to not have a house when you get back. If you want to cure and smoke it, put in at least a dozen plants if possible. I have it running on a low heat for up to two hours checking on the tobacco and turning it throughout the process. Content is for informational or entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for personal counsel or professional advice in business, financial, legal, or technical matters. Got the seeds in the germinator today , wanting an early jump on the season , great weather this last week and hoping for no frosts.. Live in California. 3 years ago I've been toying with the idea of growing my own tobacco for a year now and just found your site by looking for how to cure tobacco. If you feel that yours is too green(and limp) still, try putting some in an oven at a low heat (100c or less) for half an hour or more to dry it to a better colour. . Hi there, You have done a fantastic job. We are in your debt, Thanks again. Our politicians will waste tens of millions on a futile flag referendum (and then probably twist the results - the head of the CIA visited last week) then they tax the Hell out of smokers - over 90% of the retail cost of tobacco returns to the government in some form of taxation (a conservative estimation) but smokers are denied the medical treatment of others as they "caused their own problems". (You probably know this already!). Cigar tobacco producers ferment tobacco naturally by creating huge piles of air cured leaves. The Old Firm (author) from Waikato/Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand on September 11, 2014: Great stuff John, (We're in for a long summer, my banana plant set its first bunch a month ago, although the stalks are still all brown with dead and wind battered leaves; and the raspberry canes are budding) Please keep us posted on how you're going. Ive a venture that I am just now running on, and Ive been on the look out for such information. Pull out any small plants or weeds that try to crowd each tobacco plant. At this point, pick them. This year i ordered from Victory Seeds and they have a much wider variety. Hello! smokes well,mild,smells a bit like cigar. Built a box frame 2'6" sq. To dry tobacco leaves, also known as "curing" the leaves, first pick the leaves off of your tobacco plant by hand. there seems to be a new trend in vaping lately as more people are the cost of cigarettes beyond their means and are turning to vaping, i grow my own tobacco and process it myself and have experimented (Mucked around in my kitchen) with 0% nicotine menthol e-juice by cutting my tobacco in an old electric coffee grinder and adding the e-juice bit by bit to the mix until i achieve the strength i desire.. My first year, they did not grow very large but each year after (using the prior years seeds) they grew larger and larger. It's half a keg with a bin lid and a light globe for heat. 50% of these commercial growers cure for between 7 and 14 days. I'm sure they will be benefited from this web site. Tobacco grows best in places that are dry and warm. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. This is predominately a writers/informational blog, but can be quite social in its comments, as you may have noted above. My pleasure.. (still looking forward to your distillation blog ;). 11 years ago (These have some glorious botanical name that doesn't matter a bit. dry in shade, this process avoids crumbling product also. Mary Wickison from USA on March 23, 2014: After years of nagging (I mean politely requesting) my husband to stop, now I find your page. Say the very least it running on, and good luck or get. So no, do n't bother something with less Kick from tobacco congratulations once!. 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