Newbie From New Mexico

[shadowdog]

Nice site! I'm dwelling in Roswell, New Mexico. No I haven't seen any aliens....not from outterspace anyway. Going to get my feet wet here and try growing my own tobacco. I bought some seeds from Victory seed Co. 2 kinds, "TN86" and another "little Dutch" any one knowing the best use of these pleas let me know. I was looking for how to cure tobacco, since I was aware that it was done but couldn't find any info on just how to do it...and I luckly ran into this site! My objective is to make my own rolling tobacco and or cigars. Any pointing me in the right direction will be appreciated.
SD

 

[Knucklehead]

Welcome to the forum shadowdog. The best place to start is with the tobacco FAQ's: http://fairtradetobacco.com/links.php?ab_s=1
Then just keep reading and asking questions.

TN86 is a burley tobacco mostly used in cigarettes but also makes a nice condiment filler for cigars in small amounts. Little Dutch is a very nice cigar wrapper.

Some more seed sites:
http://sustainableseedco.com/
http://www.onlinetobaccoseedstore.com/

 

[Rickey60]

Welcome Shadow dog, glad you joined us. Read, read, read, you will find your answers, ask questions, everyone will help you.

 

[Markw]

Welcome to the forum shadowdog, there is lots of interesting information to be found on the site. or someone will be able to advise you if you have any questions.

 

[jekylnz]

Welcome s.d you might grow some massive radio active ones where you are. Lol
Tn86 is a good producing variety in hotter climates. ..knucks little Dutch a filler also? Ftt seed bank it is.

 

[Knucklehead]

Welcome s.d you might grow some massive radio active ones where you are. Lol
Tn86 is a good producing variety in hotter climates. ..knucks little Dutch a filler also? Ftt seed bank it is.

You're right, GRIN has it classed as a filler. Not sure what I got it confused with. It makes a good wrapper also.

 

[leverhead]

Welcome! For cigarettes you might want to get some Virginia seeds.

 

[deluxestogie]

Welcome.

Little Dutch is a wonderful cigar filler. It works well as a cigar wrapper for making narrower ring gauge cigars (under ~45). It is also unique in that it can be used for cigar filler after just color-curing (without kilning or much aging), though it's at its best when kilned.

Bob

 

[jekylnz]

Made some littler p.a red puros yesterday. They weren't bad..still mild tho. .I still only have bottom leaves colour cured..then I've just been keeping them in case..and putting them on my Lizard tank in bags..it sits about 45-50c (115-123f) constantly. .I don't see the point in using more power when I still only have a small amount to kiln..cure

 

[MarcL]

Welcome to FTT.

 

[rainmax]

Welcome and all the best in new season.

 

[indianjoe]

Welcome