Greetings friends. I've been trying to grow my own tobacco for a couple of years so as not to buy from corporations, because here in Mexico prices are rising more and more (I guess not as much as in the United States, but considering that we earn in pesos it is considerable). Apart from tobacco, I am trying to become self-sufficient with my vegetable garden, for the same reasons as well as having more control over what I eat and smoke, and thus be able to share it with my loved ones. I must say that with tobacco the issue of curing was a surprise, I do not know if it is the lack of humidity in the area where I live but from each harvest most of them try to cure, however most of the leaves dry green. growers have any advice on curing?
In Mexico it is difficult to find seeds, or even find whole leaf. Tobacco is grown in Veracruz and Tabasco, but the plants they use are for cigars and are very strong for a cigarette smoker like me. In Nayarit, varieties for cigarettes, burley and virginia are produced, however in a monopoly of the British American Tobacco Corporation, I have thought about going to have if I can contact a farmer who can sell me some leaves, but the truth is that it is a state a bit dangerous to travel currently, and not only because of the covid. As I said, it is very difficult to find tobacco seeds in Mexico. Although the rustic nicotiana grows everywhere.
I bought some seeds of a tobacco that said they were called "shirey" and that was supposed to be a dark virginia, do any of you know that plant? I have not found much information on the internet. I have 3 harvests with the same plants. Since it did not seed as much last year and was just harvested and has to take its time and aged the few surviving leaves that did not dry green. I decided to buy some whole leaf from a US site with not such a reputation (all for not reading the reviews in time!). I paid a UPS order that did not arrive and was returned to the company, without explanations, they did not tell me if it was due to a customs matter or a typing error, nothing, and apparently they are not very convinced to give me a refund, I understood that the shipping cost would not be refunded to me, but not even the cost of the product, contrary to what the website said. I really wanted to try those tobacco leaves and it really is a bit sad because I spent around 130 dollars for 7 pounds, which in Mexico is a considerable amount of money. and it really doesn't feel fair.
I understand that WLT is a producer friendly company, and that it has a better reputation than the company that gave me this bad experience. Does anyone know if they ship to Mexico? Has anyone received leaf tobacco in Mexico? I would also appreciate any advice on DIY tobacco growing and curing. (especially curing!)
I read well in English but I don't feel very comfortable writing it so this is written with the help of google translator. In case there is a funny mistake or something like that
In Mexico it is difficult to find seeds, or even find whole leaf. Tobacco is grown in Veracruz and Tabasco, but the plants they use are for cigars and are very strong for a cigarette smoker like me. In Nayarit, varieties for cigarettes, burley and virginia are produced, however in a monopoly of the British American Tobacco Corporation, I have thought about going to have if I can contact a farmer who can sell me some leaves, but the truth is that it is a state a bit dangerous to travel currently, and not only because of the covid. As I said, it is very difficult to find tobacco seeds in Mexico. Although the rustic nicotiana grows everywhere.
I bought some seeds of a tobacco that said they were called "shirey" and that was supposed to be a dark virginia, do any of you know that plant? I have not found much information on the internet. I have 3 harvests with the same plants. Since it did not seed as much last year and was just harvested and has to take its time and aged the few surviving leaves that did not dry green. I decided to buy some whole leaf from a US site with not such a reputation (all for not reading the reviews in time!). I paid a UPS order that did not arrive and was returned to the company, without explanations, they did not tell me if it was due to a customs matter or a typing error, nothing, and apparently they are not very convinced to give me a refund, I understood that the shipping cost would not be refunded to me, but not even the cost of the product, contrary to what the website said. I really wanted to try those tobacco leaves and it really is a bit sad because I spent around 130 dollars for 7 pounds, which in Mexico is a considerable amount of money. and it really doesn't feel fair.
I understand that WLT is a producer friendly company, and that it has a better reputation than the company that gave me this bad experience. Does anyone know if they ship to Mexico? Has anyone received leaf tobacco in Mexico? I would also appreciate any advice on DIY tobacco growing and curing. (especially curing!)
I read well in English but I don't feel very comfortable writing it so this is written with the help of google translator. In case there is a funny mistake or something like that
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