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Any Tobacco growers out there?

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Dachshund

03-07-2006 07:28:32




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I am planning to plant a few tobacco plants this Spring. I'll be starting them inside in a few days and transplant them at the end of April/first of May. Any one have any experience with growing Tobacco? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!




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BLW

03-10-2006 07:35:24




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 Re: Any Tobacco growers out there? in reply to Dachshund, 03-07-2006 07:28:32  
hey- right after my own heart-- I have smoked a pipe for 50 yrs-- I know i know- but this is the first time I have seen any talk of raising it-- I like straight burley== we raise tomatos and have good luck-- so I'll try = where do I get the seeds[[ also is any one selling bulk I would like to try grinding it myself until I get some growing ??? maybe= I am in upper NY and don't know if we have enough time--? how many days??

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Used to!

03-08-2006 16:40:59




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 Re: Any Tobacco growers out there? in reply to Dachshund, 03-07-2006 07:28:32  
D,
Plenty of good advice, remember that tobacco is basically a weed, just refined by hybridization. Your soil type, fertility, and even ph will affect how well your 'crop' will do. The specific variety you have may or may not do well in your area, may take some "experimenting". I would not want to transplant until well after the last frost and at least 6 to 8 inches tall. We used to sow our beds in late March, early April and transplant in the middle to late May(KY). Cutworms will be the first threat then tobacco worms later. I bet the goats would like it in the green and growing stage. Several years ago UK did some research on green tobacco for protein production and actually cooked some :burley burgers:(no joke!). I heard they didn't taste too bad. Let us old burley growers know how it turns out.

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Dachshund

03-08-2006 05:20:00




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 Re: Any Tobacco growers out there? in reply to Dachshund, 03-07-2006 07:28:32  
OK, thanks for the info! I'm in SE Nebraska.



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THEkyroastnear

03-07-2006 18:26:59




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 Re: Any Tobacco growers out there? in reply to Dachshund, 03-07-2006 07:28:32  
tobacco likes a hot humid climate dont know where youre located. basically for the small amount you plan to set treat it pretty much as you would tomato plants except for the cages.they are both a member of the nightshade family



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aFORDable

03-07-2006 18:13:42




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 Re: Any Tobacco growers out there? in reply to Dachshund, 03-07-2006 07:28:32  
What you need is practical knowledge not a textbook on how to raise tobacco if you are only raising 15 - 20 plants. I don't know where you are located but early May is early. Tobacco likes warm, humid weather. We plant last of May. I assume you are growing your plants in float trays. When they are 2-2 1/2 months old you can transplant them. Give them water at transplanting and a cup of fertilize each. Tobacco likes nitrogen (within reason) so if you want them to grow hardy keep them fertilized with a nitrogen based fertilizer. When they bloom in about 8 weeks break the bloom out and leave the leaves if you want the plant to have thicker leaves. You may want to leave one bloomed top in and you'll have enough seed for years to come if you harvest the seed. I'm not sure what stage you want the tobacco in to feed goats. Never heard of that. When you are ready to harvest it then cut it off at the ground or simply pull the leaves if you don't want the stalk and either hang it in a shed spaced out or spread the leaves out to cure if you aren't feeding it green. We raise about 45000 plants yearly so if you really want first hand knowledge, come help us. You'll learn alot you'll never forget. :) Bill

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Matt Page

03-08-2006 08:33:23




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 Best type... in reply to aFORDable, 03-07-2006 18:13:42  
What's the best type to grow for home chewing... and what's your favorite soil type.. Also same as tomatoes??? Matt



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aFORDable

03-08-2006 16:12:50




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 Re: Best type... in reply to Matt Page, 03-08-2006 08:33:23  
If the soil will grow tomatoes it will grow tobacco. Some of the tobacco we raise is for chewing. It is known as "Dark" tobacco and there are several varities. All of our chewing tobacco is cured by fire. It is housed in barns and fired with slabs of hardwood (oak or hickory) for about a month. That drys it out properly and puts a dark color and smoke shine on it. Having said all that, we raise it because it is a legal crop and an excellent return per acre and certainly many days of hard, honest work. Tobacco has paid for many farms for many years in my area. Personally, I don't chew, dip or smoke. It is a health hazard for sure. But, tobacco farmers are not on guilt trips because it is legal and no different in our minds than corn farmers selling corn to distillieries.

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kyhayman

03-07-2006 17:54:03




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 Re: Any Tobacco growers out there? in reply to Dachshund, 03-07-2006 07:28:32  
A lot depends on the type of tobacco (burley, dark air cured, fire cured, flue cured, wrapper, Maryland type). Transplanting is normally in rows (I set (transpanted) 20" apart in rows 40" apart). High nitrogen feeder.



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GregCO

03-07-2006 11:29:32




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 Re: Any Tobacco growers out there? in reply to Dachshund, 03-07-2006 07:28:32  
I have a silly question. Why are you growing tobacco for your goats?



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Dachshund

03-07-2006 12:38:12




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 Re: Any Tobacco growers out there? in reply to GregCO, 03-07-2006 11:29:32  
Tobacco will keep the parasites down and is also good for their rumen.



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ihfan

03-07-2006 09:14:46




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 Re: Any Tobacco growers out there? in reply to Dachshund, 03-07-2006 07:28:32  
I raise tob. 25-85acres each year for 40+years. My only advice is to have plenty help and check often for insects&diseases. Friendly banker!LOL



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Dachshund

03-07-2006 09:51:52




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 Re: Any Tobacco growers out there? in reply to ihfan, 03-07-2006 09:14:46  
Well - to clarify - I'm not wanting to do it for profit, just want a small bit for my goats. 15-20 plants. Just looking for a little advice! I have the seed and plan to start it inside in about a week. Any tips of the trade out there?
Thanks!



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Matt Smith

03-07-2006 10:40:20




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 Re: Any Tobacco growers out there? in reply to Dachshund, 03-07-2006 09:51:52  
Contact your local Ag extension service. They'll have all kinds of information specific to your area.



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