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Old 11-20-2009, 01:47 PM   #4
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Default Re: Taking my first shot at growing tobacco.

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Originally Posted by shilala View Post
The whole deal went really well.
I gathered up some leaves, soaked them and experienced how to make them pliable. Some of my plants were huge.
I gathered a quart bag full of open pollinated seed so that I can select for my own varietal, and make my own strain that does well here and resists bugs.
I had an absolute blast with the whole affair, and plan to work with the tobacco even more next year when I have more time to devote to it.
I have seed left from last year's plants so that I can cross back in if necessary some years down the line.
The whole process is something I plan to spend years on, and I absolutely love the plants, so it's going to be a joy.
Thanks for asking, guys!!!
Are you hanging your crop? If so what's next and can we get pics? I think we're all intrigued.
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