The only pests I encounter regularly are the horn-worms and cut-worms, and only during the time the plant is in the field.
On the scale that I grow each year (between 30 and 75 plants) I'm able to control them organically, i.e. pick and squish or BT.
During harvest it is essential to closely...
I grow, process and roll my own. Have been, in very limited quantities, since 2010 or so.
Not for profit, just for me and a few friends. Fun, relaxing, frustrating, and hard work, but very rewarding.
Also make some pipe tobacco blends, but not much of that the last couple of years.
My Father passed in 2011, I miss him very much.
Always keep your word, and never give it lightly
Never raise your voice to your Mother.
If it smells bad, don't eat it.
There are many places on the net to pick up seeds. The best way, imo, is to join a forum dedicated to tobacco growing and processing. Google fair trade tobacco.
These plants are about 3 weeks behind the Vuelta Abajo. I had some issues with germination of my original seed stock for these varieties and had to refresh and begin germination all over again. I selected the strongest seedlings to plant to the field so my total planting was seriously reduced...
Here are some photo's from last night.
Vuelta Abajo and Frog Eye Orinoco:
The Enemy:
He got what he deserved:
So did this little bastard:
It's been raining just often enough around here to keep me out of the garden on a regular basis. The horn-worms got out of control. I picked and...
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