grow own tobacco

A few of my plants this year, been taking off leaves for the last 6 weeks or so.
I've let them flower, ok I know your not supposed to but I have masses of leaves anyway.

I think I'm likely to get lots of seed if anyone is interested.

 

Hi Pete,
they look really good and healthy,it seems that most people have more seeds than they know what to do with but being UK grown should be good for planting in this country.

John

 

So them leaves are smokeable , when dried ? ( I gave up 15 years ago )

 

Yes @HarryS that is the idea, once shredded.
These were the first ones I picked back in early August

 

You have to put them in a box with orrible pictures on now

 

John,I've not found hardiness to be a problem.
The seedlings are tiny when they start out but once passed that initial stage it just grows like weeds, given good moisture and reasonable warmth.

 

They are your chamy leathers pete , car wash Saturday

 

I thought the same myself on more than one occasion

 

A couple of pictures of my seedlings.
Not a lot of growth as you can see but they may improve given time
The ones in the green trays are golden virginia and the black tray has yellow twist bud
John

 

John, they are coming along ok.
Just cant help thinking that maybe it's a bit late to be sowing the seed.

 

I agree pete,it is just a try out to see if they come to anything grown indoors over the coming months.
My first proper attempt at growing tobacco will start in March 2018 and I just hope for a decent summer for a change.

John

 

Sowed a few yesterday to see if anything happens

 

Good luck Zigs