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Dan · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:11 pm Post subject: These leaves are ripe

The stages of ripening. From left to right.

fo · Joined: 02 Jun 2009 Posts: 13

Thanks Dan,

It's such a treat to have someone around that knows the ropes...

I very much appreciate the tips

Regards
fo

Tomato Worm · Joined: 21 Jul 2009 Posts: 19 Location: The land of wheat

Hmmm...so Dan, are you saying that for smoking, chewing, snuff, etc, the 'ripe' tobacco leaves are yellow?
In that case, I will have to cut/dry my GREEN plants for the purpose I need them for.
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Dan · Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:02 am Post subject: Not all plants are the same

The leaves I am showing in the picture above are from my #11 and #14 plants. Both are cigarette tobacco. The #16, 12, 13, 9, are all cigar tobacco's they are different. They don't yellow. You harvest them when the leaves start loosing their dark green color and start mottling. That happens from the bottom up. With these, if you aren't topping them off, you could also tell they're ready for harvest when the flowers are gone and some of the pods are turning brown. Always though, before a frost. I wouldn't wait for them to ripen if the outside temperature starts to drop to the low 50's.They wont ripen if it gets too cold even if there isn't a frost. When it starts getting cold they will just stay like they are.

Guy · Joined: 12 Jul 2009 Posts: 60 Location: NC

Great looking Leaf Dan! I certainly wish mine turned out that well but being a first timer I made a number of screw-ups. Next year I will be more adapt and hopefully wiser and my 14's and 11's, 5's and 18's will do just as well.

I can't wait to try this again!
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Tomato Worm · Joined: 21 Jul 2009 Posts: 19 Location: The land of wheat

Well, Dan, how about [anytime, too] you cut, hang and dry at least 6 big, GREEN plants. I mean I want premium, rich green color. THAT is what I will gladly pay for, when dry! Very Happy

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Dan · Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:24 am Post subject:

Tomato Worm,
I can do that. How bout sending me an email and we can talk about it.
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