Growing Tobacco in Containers

[@poxten]

Cutting the leaf stops the leaf from growing but keeps it alive for photosynthesis. Which is good for your propagation. It will focus more energy into letting them spread roots instead of making that leaf bigger. Good looking plants!

[@Taydrum]

It's a very attractive plant. Everyone always comments on it when touring my garden, and they never know what it is

[@KingSkrap]

Keep it that way 😉

[@notlisztening9821]

Depending on your stance you might not want to hear this, but growing weed can bring a lot of joy. They look beautiful, you can almost watch them grow and if you pick the right strain they smell amazing.

[@Taydrum]

@notlisztening9821 I've got lots of experience with that too bud 😉

[@OffGridInvestor]

​@@notlisztening9821yeah but everyone knows what it is first glance. While there's literally a garden of variety called night scented tobacco which looks very similar except not as big. But few people have even seen that as it was more common decades ago.

[@mikejanczura1540]

Please consider companion gardening tactics for hornworms. Marigold flowers tend to repel the hornworm, plant the marigold next to the tobacco. I hope this helps.

[@superkoopatrooper4879]

Its weird cuz I got some Americana 572 seeds and those plants are angry. No insect or human dare touch them. The runoff water makes you nicotine sick. Other plants around it absorb the nicotine and also become... angry. I have to wear gloves when working with it, especially when its wet.

[@bloodybonescomic]

Tobacco is in the nightshade family, thus a relative of tomatos. A 13-13-13 fertilizer is good. Epsom salts help a lot. Mulch them too.

[@emielsmalbil6904]

Every week add your urine to the water. It’s high in N and low in P and K

[@superkoopatrooper4879]

Tobacco itself is related but doesn't produce tomatoes. Its probably the hungriest plant I ever had, specifically with nitrogen. It has big green solar panels and all it wants is a metric ton of nitrogen. Thats the difficulty with growing it in pots. It's possible but it's gonna need high frequency fertigation around august.

[@trollmcclure1884]

@@superkoopatrooper4879 From what I read the ideal soil should be always a bit nitrogen-hungry, especially to the harvest. The leaf is not thin, is more aromatic etc.

[@mch.l.trecords9169]

If you're into Nicotiana rustica strains one I highly recommend growing is the Mopan Mayan strain. It has a nice flavor and aroma and the nicotine content is closer to the percentage of a commercial Nicotiana tobacum strain at 2.8%. Instead of the typical 9% or more for other Nicotiana rustica strains so it's a good Nicotiana rustica strain to start with and it's one of my favorites.

[@smiley2477]

Where do you find it?

[@Westbird1]

@@smiley2477 I get tobacco seeds off etsy

[@DaveNorthWest]

cutting the ends off of the leaves shocks them into promoting more growth to the roots. When you make cuttings and want to root them you cut a few of the bottom leaf's like that and use a dab of root hormone

[@hannahrosefl]

Cut the ends of the leaves off so there is enough surface area to photosynthesize but cut excess off to focus energy into growing strong healthy plants

[@PRN-Life]

Nice ! ive just in the start of starting to grow tobacco after +20 years of smoking , im also going to grow in pots under fullspectrum leds because the snow is kneedeep here in north sweden , it seems like nice little hobby . thx for the Tips ! / Paul Roger North Sweden

[@FlufferNutterSandwich]

How has your tobacco harvest been?

[@jordansyoutube2139]

How did it go mate

[@stoggsherfnik4569]

My Swedish ancestors grew tobacco in southern Wisconsin. I understand there’s some varieties that can grow nicely in Sweden but I can’t remember the names of them or where they can be obtained. My maternal greatness grandfather grew tobacco for a cigar filler and w inner wrap. , and Swedish varieties tobacco for his personal use, snus. His son was more a dairyman when I was born. The curing barns were still standing. This is my first year. Growing in the American Pacific Northwest. They now are 3cm across. They probably will be in large containers to mature so I can move them around to find the best spot. I hope Anyone experienced growing in my region will respond or PM. I have lifelong dream to visit Sweden but at my age probably won’t happen. Good luck growing

[@notyouraveragegoldenpotato]

​@stoggsherfnik4569 I'm actually growing some right now! There is Ahus, and Tofta. I've got both of them going right now! I have PLENTY of sun and a fairly long growing season but I wanted to try them out. Smaller but extremely fast growing tobacco. Both of those and other heirloom and rare tobacco seeds can be found from Victory Seeds.

[@stoggsherfnik4569]

@@notyouraveragegoldenpotato I will have to ask my neighbor where he got the seeds from. I recognize the name, Victory Seeds Is ,”Ahus”, a Swedish variety? I have pipe weed under a soon to be retired dual-ended ceramic HPS light. Too hot in there today. Having a mini heatwave in the PNW this week. Vesta64 and Samsun are outside. Samsun is well on its way to blooming, any day now.

[@mssavedin92]

perfect little grow table. Love it.

[@WackoMac]

I think that the roots are getting hot cuz they are in black pots. If the plant was in the ground the roots are protected from getting tonhot and to cold. The leaves can handle alot but the roots cant.

[@davidsweeney5190]

Thank you

[@onestar1017]

If you grow on the east side of a building or set of trees itll get that early morning sun and when the heat of the day sets in theyll be in shade. You can set up a some taller fencing as well and plant on the east side. Just a tip to add. Also only transplant once from the initial container to its final.

[@voodooloomis7467]

i grow 3 different species since 9years; near montreal; quebec; they are all at full sun BUT the first week very important to let them with a lot of shade; for the strong winds; important at first to use electric fan inside to give a chance to the plant before it goes outside; i start them from seeds end of february; and as soon as possible; they need artificial wind

[@bloodybonescomic]

You can spray with Bt to reduce hornworms. Kills the hatchlings. But inspect and pick. Small hornworms are a treat for chickens.

[@backyardhomestead2230]

Those plants are beautiful. We use Dipel on our tomatoes sometimes to kill out tomato horn worms. I'd bet you could use it on the tobacco for the same thing. It is a natural insecticide. I just don't know what happens if you smoke it, lol! Thanks!! -Lea

[@SevenSproutsFarmstead]

P.S. Could you just use epsom salt to replace the mag they are using and green up the leaves? I use epsom salt like crazy w my plants and if they start to yellow at all that will green them up super fast 😁 Jenn Seven Sprouts Farmstead

[@shanescatsandcannabisfarm2965]

I use weed growin nutes on mine. Also my tomatoes. They all are very nice looking. I have videos up.

[@SevenSproutsFarmstead]

Very cool video! I just subscribed ❤️ I was just telling my husband we need to just grow our own tobacco (mostly for the animals bc it is a natural dewormer), but also bc he still sneaks a cigarette every now and then when he's stressed (as if I don't know) 🤣. Today's commercial cigarettes are filled w all sorts of nasty additives and I'd feel so much better about him sneaking a smoke if I knew he was not getting a ton of cancer along w it! Jenn Stone Seven Sprouts Farmstead GA

[@6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82]

just start running Canna Bio Flores organic with your water and you will never see an issue with deficiencies again. yes the bottle is expensive but it goes a long way (highly concentrated) but you will likely need a blue lab ec pen so you know your nutrient levels are on point.

[@deville.c]

Pretty cool..mine are 60 days old and about 4 inch ...3 rd year trying

[@Zeldabug24]

I read if I plant tobacco plants it be like a trap crop for bugs because the leaves are sticky. My mom warned me saying they are toxic to touch and animals in general.

[@MauriceWilliams-bl9pi]

tobacco liquid used as srayd on plants work? ...cool

[@GoldRatEngineering]

Try spraying with instant coffee the plants dont mind it but the bugs do

[@honeyimhomebees]

Excellent work!! Great video.. time fir me to try it myself! Thank you!

[@virgo3380]

How much big should be tha containers?

[@Mouradin1224]

Hey I need advice. I used miracle gro potting mix to transplant them outside. I added slow release blood meal for nitrogen boost. Lately they've been yellowing and getting veins leaves. They started out beautifully but all of a sudden developed yellow leaves. I fertilize quite regularly. The top of the soul is bone dry but it is still quite wet about 3 inches down which is below the roots. Any tips?

[@SixteenChickens]

I've never had that problem, except when the nitrogen was too low. Tobacco needs a lot of nitrogen. I only use Miracle Gro Tomato fertilizer and I apply it once per week. Hope this helps.

[@April-t6z]

i recently discovered that too much nitrogen can burn the plant, causing yellowing on the leaves.. so it seems to be a delicate balance.. hope this helps!

[@youdontfoolmetwiceproducti2205]

I grow marijuana and if I wait with fertilizer until there yellow, the end product will have much lower quality. so if I know that they need it once a week, and start to yellowing, I give then fertilizer 2 days before. Every time any plant stresses they lose quality. They will gain back their look and even look better if you wait with water and fertilizer, so they are yellow, but the end result will suffer.

[@chiefland5952]

How do I learn how to grow marijuana just research or how do I start.

[@bloodybonescomic]

Hey....try fish emulsion. Good stuff. And....if you fish you can make it almost free.

[@p0ln]

thanks for the tips, few plants will thrive while being pot bound and in full sunlight, the roots in a pot will seek more water to cool/maintain the plant, but when it can't find any,or can't grow outward to seek more water, the plant will stress

[@jamesr2622]

I think they might handle the sun better if they had just a little less fertilizer available. I'll find out for myself soon enough. Thinking about bumming seeds off someone at my pipe club this month.

[@outofworkbum2324]

Can you spray bt under the leaves like on tomato plants for the horn worms ?

[@larrywiley1804]

Does 7 dust work on horn worms?

[@SixteenChickens]

I'm not sure, we've never tried it. I don't know if you could use the tobacco after using seven dust either.

[@theevergrove8255]

I received a tobacco plant as a gift. She is tall and stringy Any recommendations. I don't know if I should just her way back or how to hand I am going to add epsom salt to help green it up as she is pretty yellow.

[@SixteenChickens]

I use Miracle Grow for Tomatoes. Tobacco is in the tomato family. Works great.

[@jasonfitch1066]

Why would you start them in different sized pots?

[@-why--no-11]

What watt led will do them

[@barrybrum]

Where is tobacco grown in fields with shade?

[@SixteenChickens]

Depending on the variety and purpose, some are field-grown and some are shade grown. For some reason, this variety likes the shade better.

[@spector103]

Would growing inside prevent some damage from bugs?

[@SixteenChickens]

After growing them inside the screen-house, I reduced my bug damage by 95%.

[@MmeHyraelle]

Did the worm just took a dump in front of the camera?

[@carmellayates2503]

Do you have a list of where I can buy tobacco seeds or plants?

[@emmagreen6087]

You can order them on line.

[@calebvangelder6105]

What was your yield for container? 5 gallon bucket? Curious what the yield difference is between that and in garden.

[@psd28]

Fertilize both properly and yield should be the same

[@SmokeNUFC]

What size pots are you using for the final growth ?

[@voodooloomis7467]

i suggest to you at least a 18,9 bucket size or bigger;

[@KingSkrap]

Grow in ground unless you have it set up inside, lots of fresh nutrients in the ground, they’ll get ALOT bigger aswell. Same goes for cannabis plants, you ever seen those 10ft monsters?

[@fightingbear8537]

Do you cure your tobacco?

[@greedfox7842]

Tobacco is easy AF to grow from seed... why buy starters? 😕

[@ferminsitorivera3586]

Can I put them straight to 5 gallon containers?

[@Mouradin1224]

Usually you dont want to because the they devote more energy go root expansion than foliage.

[@bryangriffith1201]

Can you use 7 dust on tobacco plants?

[@lindseyzacek5211]

Yes works great

[@jaxmarty]

finally someone who agrees with me that they're no growing like weed. I tried starting twice before. First time i cant remember why they died. Second time i killed them because i put them in direct sunlight. Now trying again and this time i believe my daughter (3y) has helped me watering to the point they might have drowned. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping some of them survived the flood.

[@skepticalgenious]

That's the wonderful thing with plants. We make mistakes and grow from it. And try again with new knowledge

[@jaxmarty]

@@skepticalgenious yes. they grew to be healthy plants, but i failed the fermenting. Might give that another try next year.

[@skepticalgenious]

@@jaxmarty That's awesome... I tried potato's this year. 😂 I got the tiniest potatoes. I now I now a bit more about potatoes genetics. Happy growing 💘

[@johnnydub237]

You noted in the description that you didn't use potting soil and that you used Garden soil, is there a specific reason for this? I am wanting to grow some plants this year and am doing my research right now and have not seen/heard anything about using different types of soil so far. I will need to grow mine in containers/pots as well.

[@dankhell7334]

miracle grown thumbs down. no Monsanto

[@lazzatron192]

What about miracle grow organic fertilizer? Is that gmo

[@jordanblack3212]

Farmers using miracle grow... 🤦‍♂️

[@sabuein]

Thank you.