Many people grow or harvest fruits, hops or grains for their homemade brews. We know how the ingredients are grown and what is going into the homemade wines, mead's and beers. it is like an art form. You blend, experiment, ferment and then you get to taste. Not every batch is the same and it becomes a pleasure to enjoy the fruits of your labor. The next batch you may do things different. Some brews are also used as a tonic such as dandelion wine. Those brews contain..dun dun dun..ALCOHOL.
As with most pleasures, it is all about moderation. Anything pleasurable can become an addiction or abused.
I am not here to argue the subject of tobacco. as with all things, everyone has their opinion and view that may differ from many others. I bring this subject up in the height of tobacco taxes rising, to share the knowledge of raising your own tobacco for either topical medicinal use or for the occasional smoke. the rising cost will bring many to either drastically cut back their use or revert to growing their own. growing your own on a small plot of land will not bring the amount of tobacco to supply what most smoke on a daily basis. Rather, it will be more like 1 plant to supply 120 cigarettes or around 40 cigars. (not exact, just a round about number). So as you see, growing your own in a small plot will not supply an amount to abuse. Not to mention raising your own tobacco ensures organic leaves and no other filler/additives.
The only REAL way to ensure you know exactly how the tobacco you are smoking is produced is to grow and harvest it yourself.
I placed our order for seeds last night and look forward to seeing the big flowers blooming, bringing hummingbirds to the garden and more food for the bee's. The Captain looks forward to trying his hand at rolling his own cigars.
Picture an evening around the bonfire, sharing his home made brew with friends and then sharing his hand raised tobacco which he rolled into cigars. An occasional pleasure that can be brought out with pride.
(Victory seeds article on growing tobacco on the homestead)
We ordered:
Monte Calme Yellow~A favorite European variety that features wide, thin leaves that preferred for Cigarettes and Cigar Wrappers. Grows to about 6 ft. tall, producing a large crop. Mild flavor.
Small stalk Black mammoth~This is a deep dark tobacco that gives good weight and supports itself very well. This is a tobacco prized by specialty growers because it provides a great wrapper tobacco or a premium snuff tobacco when ripe. A good tobacco for beginners learning to roll their own cigars or for first time snuff makers.
Havana #608~Said to be the best Havana for home use. Produces a quick crop in about 65 days, and is good for cigars or chewing. This plant gives a high yield and is also recommended for growing in the North. First time growers should definitely try this one!
Tree Tobacco~A graceful tree that grows to 20 ft. with bright trumpet- shaped yellow flowers and striking glaucous-blue foliage. From Argentina. It makes a wonderful tub plant.
Can be grown outdoors in warm climates and makes a striking garden specimen. It is highly valued for its chewing, smoking and medicinal uses. It is said to have only trace nicotine. Hardy to 15 degrees. It will flower when very young.
I look forward to growing our own tobacco. Testing, curing, making. and then sharing with friends along with a bottle of brew.
There are many groups out there dedicated to growing your own and how to make your own cigars/cigarettes. I will need to find more information on how to make the cigar rolling trays and curing blocks for The Captain. I hope to either make them or purchase for his Birthday in August. Along with more items to supply his desire for Homemade beer making.
Let's just say, by encouraging this desire of his i have seen him more involved with the garden and my "unusual homestead hobby" as of late.
it has taken many years to get him to this side of my fence. He is even talking about Off grid living with solar panels in our future home.... I am such a bad influence...
Sweet dreams,
~Tammie
a funny quote I found and just had to share...
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. ~M*A*S*H, Klinger, "Bug-Out," 1976
As with most pleasures, it is all about moderation. Anything pleasurable can become an addiction or abused.
I am not here to argue the subject of tobacco. as with all things, everyone has their opinion and view that may differ from many others. I bring this subject up in the height of tobacco taxes rising, to share the knowledge of raising your own tobacco for either topical medicinal use or for the occasional smoke. the rising cost will bring many to either drastically cut back their use or revert to growing their own. growing your own on a small plot of land will not bring the amount of tobacco to supply what most smoke on a daily basis. Rather, it will be more like 1 plant to supply 120 cigarettes or around 40 cigars. (not exact, just a round about number). So as you see, growing your own in a small plot will not supply an amount to abuse. Not to mention raising your own tobacco ensures organic leaves and no other filler/additives.
The only REAL way to ensure you know exactly how the tobacco you are smoking is produced is to grow and harvest it yourself.
I placed our order for seeds last night and look forward to seeing the big flowers blooming, bringing hummingbirds to the garden and more food for the bee's. The Captain looks forward to trying his hand at rolling his own cigars.
Picture an evening around the bonfire, sharing his home made brew with friends and then sharing his hand raised tobacco which he rolled into cigars. An occasional pleasure that can be brought out with pride.
(Victory seeds article on growing tobacco on the homestead)
We ordered:
Monte Calme Yellow~A favorite European variety that features wide, thin leaves that preferred for Cigarettes and Cigar Wrappers. Grows to about 6 ft. tall, producing a large crop. Mild flavor.
Small stalk Black mammoth~This is a deep dark tobacco that gives good weight and supports itself very well. This is a tobacco prized by specialty growers because it provides a great wrapper tobacco or a premium snuff tobacco when ripe. A good tobacco for beginners learning to roll their own cigars or for first time snuff makers.
Havana #608~Said to be the best Havana for home use. Produces a quick crop in about 65 days, and is good for cigars or chewing. This plant gives a high yield and is also recommended for growing in the North. First time growers should definitely try this one!
Tree Tobacco~A graceful tree that grows to 20 ft. with bright trumpet- shaped yellow flowers and striking glaucous-blue foliage. From Argentina. It makes a wonderful tub plant.
Can be grown outdoors in warm climates and makes a striking garden specimen. It is highly valued for its chewing, smoking and medicinal uses. It is said to have only trace nicotine. Hardy to 15 degrees. It will flower when very young.I look forward to growing our own tobacco. Testing, curing, making. and then sharing with friends along with a bottle of brew.
There are many groups out there dedicated to growing your own and how to make your own cigars/cigarettes. I will need to find more information on how to make the cigar rolling trays and curing blocks for The Captain. I hope to either make them or purchase for his Birthday in August. Along with more items to supply his desire for Homemade beer making.
Let's just say, by encouraging this desire of his i have seen him more involved with the garden and my "unusual homestead hobby" as of late.
it has taken many years to get him to this side of my fence. He is even talking about Off grid living with solar panels in our future home.... I am such a bad influence...
Sweet dreams,
~Tammie
a funny quote I found and just had to share...
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. ~M*A*S*H, Klinger, "Bug-Out," 1976
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