How to Ferment Tobacco

This is the process I use to ferment tobacco.

[@redofsub7092]

I am growing tomatoes this year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4LZknSwgLppmbM I no longer use tobacco!

[@AFMR0420]

Still these are the best videos on the subject I’ve found.

[@816Li]

thank you, it helped me a lot

[@Cynical1800]

Why don’t you use tobacco? What state do you live in?

[@Mark-sd4hv]

Quitting tobacco is wise. I quit smoking and started chewing. After a year I already feel better. I can run without being on the ground heaving and my lungs burning. I'll quit the chas soon enough

[@mattventurini9634]

Tried this and it was a huuuge success! Everyone is going nuts about how smooth the tobacco was. It makes wonderful cigarettes!! Thank you!!

[@mrjohnpmuir]

HOT TIP After you have completed fermenting using the above video's technique soak the leaves in 2% solution of citric acid (2gms Citric Acid per 100mls of water) and then seal the tobacco up in ziplock plastic bag for 48 hrs, take it out and then dry it out enough to smoke. It makes the smoke much much smoother (no coughing) and super flavoursome. Way better than store bought cigarettes.

[@ayatti26]

It is similar to composting. The green is from nitrogen (ammonia is a nitrogen product) as the material breaks down it turns brown and earthy. Factors needed for composting are heat and moisture. This video helped me tie it all together. Thank you.

[@nathanpearce7169]

Chlorophyll

[@ayatti26]

@@nathanpearce7169 yes

[@ЧенЛи-ф4ш]

Every tobacco will be fermented after 1 year without dancing around tobacco.😁

[@feethunter9679]

even without the whole process?

[@ЧенЛи-ф4ш]

@@feethunter9679 if tobacco has 1 year - it is fermented without trucks.😁

[@Imissthefuhrer]

This is the way to do it, turned out great 2 years in a row. Thanks for this video.

[@martinlatvian5538]

How I did... I did gently spray the leaves with water and wrap em in plastic. Then put in a same size box like You have. Sticking the packages around the box walls and hang in a middle a 20w coil bulb which gave me cinstant 120 degree heat inside the box. Time by time I did check the tabaccoo if it smells right and if its not rotting too much. I kept it there for 4 weeks. Then I did cut it and dry for another 2 weeks and it was better tabaccoo 5han I can buy. Few times I did fail cause I did add too much of water. It takes time to figure out how much humidity is the right for the package. Cause its wrapped in plastic it doesnt vaporize. Puttin too much moisture will make tabaccoo to rot too much and then its ruined. Your method gives more control over the humidity and temperature, but by my methid I use much less electricity. Only 20 wats

[@terohipeheodonnell3493]

I've pretty much got the same boxed set up and hung my leaves from the rack which is set higher. So no shuffling everyday. Time saver!

[@terrybiker2625]

it's my 1st go at growning baccy, here in UK, virginia and burley. Ive let mine dry out fully till brittle, no green leaves nor yellow , just brown, stripped stems off,put dry leaves in boxes, then after 2-3 weeks, put in big pot of water, added a drop of glycerine,a bit of brown sugar, brought to boil and simmered for between 45-60 mins. Done 4 batches so far, added a bit of maple syrup in one batch,last batch i added 2 spoons of coffee. Dried out enough to shred with a pasta maker and spread out on a tray to dry enough to smoke. The coffee batch i had to mix with store bought baccy 30-70%. Next batch i will skip the coffee for sure and the glycerine. I now have huge yellow leaves drying, and drying dark brown,so hopefully in the future it will improve. All in all, for 1st go,,,it has surpassed my expectations.

[@matheuscontas]

Awesome, you should make a video of all this!

[@geznicks]

Message me mate, need some advice about UK growing. Comment on one of my vids we'll get chatting

[@kisut7]

Using glyceryn and sugar things, give bad effect to lung. I have tried this kind of tobacco.

[@jacobgaskell9195]

My first grow will be this year, how was the smoke from it? Any other tips? Cheers

[@wezzbeet2923]

I'm from Notts and I want to try

[@jeffsmith50001]

Fish tank heaters in whisky and water, star anise, green cardamom, vanilla. Small fan.

[@kendavis3485]

Are you still growing and processing tobacco? Great info you presented…answered so many questions I’ve had growing for the last few years and trying to produce good smoke…

[@JD-qj9gr]

Great information. Thanks for making this series of videos!

[@TheDippingCommunity-WTD]

6 weeks is not enough And that's why you're getting sick Fermented for half a year or even to a year if you wanna be like this Kentucky folks So yeah Make sure to shuffle them and shake before putting in and then put wood in a crock pot lid on top to keep the leaves even then put the lid back on Last for as long as you can take it This can be cigars moist snuff and pipe tobacco And chew if you want.

[@anonz975]

Great video, much better than most other fermenting videos. Easy to make and can do a decent sized batch. One question, do you press the leaves after? or does that not even matter? After fermenting I wonder if packing tightly in mason jars would work well, the pipe guys seem to swear by plugging the tobacco but I am just learning and not sure.

[@improvisedsurvival5967]

How was your electric bill run in a crock pot for 6 weeks. Pretty sure they use 800 watts on low and 1200 on high.

[@dannygoubeaux3329]

you shouldnt need a heat source. just like a compost, the Pilo or "pile" of tobacco leaves will naturally heat up and you just gotta keep rotating your pile of product like you already do. cool setup

[@Miroslaw-j4b]

Tak to prawda, ale musisz być na cubie lub w rejonie o podobnym klimacie, klimat jak w Europie się nie sprawdzi ponieważ tytoń lerzy po wysuszeniu w magazynie dopiero w połowie września a temperatura w tedy jest ok 18C i spada tytoń ma temperaturę leżakowania i to by było dobre ale nie był fermentowany i w marzec-kwiecien wszystko dostatnie grzyba. Więc to jedna z potrzebnych rzeczy jak tu widzimy., potem zastoswal bym obranie liści z łodyg i scisnol delikatnie prasa.

[@hitrandrei]

Thanks man! you did it best to explain and show. Bless

[@LightninSharples]

Wow. thank you for showing us! good work... i have to try this. :D

[@knockedloose2796]

awesome dude.thanks for the info

[@traegreen3413]

Bro this is awesome!!!

[@redofsub7092]

Thank you!

[@tomtoe1281]

Could you gust press the tobacco to ferment it? Brilliant video by the way

[@DoodieSmoothie]

really useful video, thank you! but i don't think i want to stress so much about it. I'm happy as they are after curing. Taste is not my main need, only they're a bit too dry and burn quick.

[@ogichidaawag3244]

I live in south Florida, so my garage would be perfect 8 months out of the year.

[@snoopdogg586]

I have a question: When do you know the leaves have fermented long enough and all the ammonia and toxins are removed from the tobacco? My goal is to use my tobacco leaves to roll my own cigars. Thanks!

[@l0chis1]

The chemical reaction stops and the temp in the pile drops or remains constant

[@Miroslaw-j4b]

​@@l0chis1tak trzeba to wyczuć bo gdy temperatura spadnie a zostanie wilgoć wyjdzie natychmiast pleśń i grzyb

[@barasitohang9621]

How do you smoke them? You turn it into a pipe tobacco, hand-rolled cigarette tobacco, or a hand-rolled cigar?

[@nathangrueber9834]

To get rid of ammonia dry it out then rehydrate took me ten mins max

[@Mikael-jt1hk]

You are an idiot mate 😂

[@peterrat100]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@100Predator]

I know im abit late to the party but me and my dad are tryin to grow tobaco for the rist time, i wonder if an egg incubator would work for this :O We have one pretty big

[@Kangsteri]

Good work. Thanks!

[@sympathyforthedevil1]

dude, u are awesome, thx!

[@idacow8237]

hahahaha.. I use the same thing for a smokehouse for curing bacon and ham.. and making beef jerky.. just use wood chips in the heat source and an old used portable dishwasher, as long as it seal and no air can get in.. no chance of a fire!!!! Do you shred your tobacco? or just roll it up like a cigar? I think a paper shredder would be good for rolling cigarettes....just a thought

[@stellamatutina3573]

Hi Red of slab, great info.. Can I put some bourbon whiskey in the water? Will that help with the flavour?

[@Miroslaw-j4b]

Tak można dodać ale tam musi być mieszanka glikol, glieryna cukier trzcinowy (sycenie) (aromatyzacja)

[@robaina2616]

I'm pretty sure, that's too much humidity! Consider! If you have condensat inside the board, the warm air has an relative humidity from 100%. There ist more moisture than the air can carry, that's why it condensates! You should have a relative humidity from 75%!

[@bluesboydude]

This is true, i was checking my fermenting box today and i found a few leafs with mold on them.. the tobacco was literally SOAKED with water!

[@scyzah]

only decent way I've seen to pull this off! Im definitely doing this

[@Conduitgene]

He said 70% humidity

[@stageiiwappie950]

75% is for storing cigars i believe. Is that wet enough for fermentation?

[@snicklefritz3525]

The humidistat says 118 degrees and 85% humidity it’s all about dew point and that isn’t too high humidity

[@brap69]

That cooker must be turned down super low to have the water last all day....dosnt it need small ventilation?

[@diezelvh4133]

It will get ventilation when you open it up once a day to mix the leaves around.

[@MistressOP]

can i use rice hulls to mulch the ground on the tobacco plants

[@johnrooth3090]

has crockpot ever shorterd out due to humidity cheers john

[@Sharon-yk7xm]

What alot of work

[@marcharrison9847]

Very informative

[@dh4923]

i'd like to see how you prepare and smoke it.

[@longxlivexjack08]

Damn. Now I’m hungry. Looks like a table full of bacon.

[@iwatcher69]

Nicholas Reese looks like dried fish, but yeah making me hungry!!!

[@paulzimmerman1212]

Hello RoS, great video!! a couple of questions for you. Do you put cold water into your crock pot each time you fill it? Does the crock pot have different heat settings e.g warm, low, high? If so what setting do you use? And my final question, could you substitute water for a alcohol or another flavored liquid in the crock pot to add flavor to the leaves while they are fermenting? Look forward to your reply Thank for your time.

[@paulzimmerman1212]

Awesome thanks for the reply! :)

[@MrToni99]

What happens if you don't ferment it?

[@gonzoacre8819]

its just harsh and crappy to smoke, feels like it burns real hot

[@blueak3339]

cool stuff

[@garystewart2512]

I just planted some plants and looking for more information about start to finish I’m in Scotland

[@unobianconero]

can we use all dried leaves for fermenting? or they must be half dried (yellow colored but easy to bend)?

[@rogermartin404]

How did I get here? Was watching WWlI war movies.

[@redofsub7092]

KZbin's algorithm can send people on a wild ride sometimes. lol

[@rythianblack]

Do ypu keep the croc pot on constantly 247 or turn it on and off ?

[@rythianblack]

@@redofsub7092 great thank youN

[@MrCoupevti]

Is it possible to use a ricecooker in stead of crockpot/slowcooker

[@jjhack3r]

No

[@DonBair]

What setting do you keep the crock-pot at? Your leaves aren't all that big, is that 609? I grow Pa. 41.

[@redofsub7092]

The crock-pot is set at low.

[@elcano56]

Can you please tell me a turbo fast fermentation method without any equipment I don't care so much about the quality I want to get rid of the ammonia

[@jussit3909]

Same...

[@snigie1]

It's one of those things that time is the winner

[@user-kj2vh3wt1j]

We all waiting for next video (rolling the cigar guide)

[@axixgraham3602]

How would I get a rum or menthol flavors would I need to add rum or flavors of my choice into crock pot just wondering. ..but thank you for that stage I need to try.

[@axixgraham3602]

Red of Sub ....Thanks I'll try it I'm just a noob at this.

[@KingSkrap]

I thought it was just growing and drying goddamn I’ve gotten myself into a lot

[@redofsub7092]

You don't have to ferment if you don't want to. Just dry the leaves and age them in a closet for 8-12 months. I fermented so I could smoke the leaves within a few weeks.

[@MrCoupevti]

How did you make the air circulation because the van needs power and its an moist room

[@MrCoupevti]

Ok thanks for your reply, i suppose 12 volt computervan or somting? For just a small breeze

[@basharalmousa9072]

هل يوجد طريقة للتحكم بنسبة النيكوتين بالورق اذا كان عالي وشكر

[@mitchellw6811]

What do you think of the idea of using an old eski for fermenting tobacco (I think you Yanks call them coolers, I could be mistaken). Good insulation, kept drinks cool for hours and that was in Queensland too

[@cecilforbes3034]

Too small ,just use a fridge there’s hundreds for freeeeeee

[@nathangrueber9834]

Roll into sushi rolls and put in rice cooker over water for 3 days on warm.

[@ben5793]

hope you don't mind me asking where can you find that Heat Gage and transmitter

[@ben5793]

okay thank you I'm new to all this will be my first year

[@misterfifteen1422]

How often you take out to rotate? When the eater runs out?

[@bluesboydude]

Are there any other ways of fermenting tobacco? I mean this way is costing way too much electricity.. Is there a way without all this?

[@bluesboydude]

Hey thanks for the response, this was very helpful! :) I found another way, ferment them in wads in a plastic zip bag in the oven. i'm doing this method at the moment with 1 year old leafs that have been hanging around in my humidor. I will try all these methods with this years harvest, thanks :D

[@bluesboydude]

Yeah i've put my entire harvest of this year in the oven and the tobacco has actually a pretty good smell to it. I'm going to grow some Burley tobacco this year and blend them together, see how it tastes!

[@bluesboydude]

I did my virginia gold for about 3 to 4 days and it was amazing! but make sure not too overheat it.. dont go higher or lower than 50 degrees celcius!

[@trinityemergencytraumacent9317]

A crockpot uses very little electricity, compared to several other methods found on the internet.

[@andyh3539]

@@trinityemergencytraumacent9317 2.8p/hr

[@trollmcclure1884]

Oooor... put them in a jar and leave them on the sun. I like to eat fresh tobacco and I roll Pueblo which is a virginia blend. I dont like a toke from a cigar. It's too dark, harsh and not strong enough in terms of nicotine. What strain is it that it needs to be brown dark?

[@diezelvh4133]

Kentucky 15

[@brap69]

When you shuffle every now and then do you rehydrate them?

[@redofsub7092]

You don't need to rehydrate them, because they are in a chamber of steam. If your leaves are too dry, then rehydrate them but be sure to increase the humidity of your fermentation chamber.

[@richardh2967]

Would this device work? (Found it on Ebay) Humidity Monitor Wireless Digital Indoor Outdoor Thermometer with Temp Gauge NEW

[@robaina2616]

Isn't it to wet?

[@Kberrysal]

Can you do this to make your own cigars tobacco

[@rb8913]

You sound exactly like the guy from Enter the Stars

[@roanguitars]

could you explain in a few words how to do, how long , and how can I do to ferment tobacco ? sorry but I do not understand spoken english. thanks in advance

[@roanguitars]

then tobacco leaves to dry again , how much time must pass before you can smoke?

[@kicknadeadcat]

Can you ferment purchased leaves that are already done further or are they done and wont ferment any further?

[@orion7741]

you can definitely ferment leaves you bought. the process will start up again with heat and moisture.

[@Miroslaw-j4b]

Nie musisz fermentowac tylko je leżakujesz (maturacjia)

[@JDToonyVizArt]

How do you rehydrate the tobacco leaves before you handle them into the fermenter box?

[@JDToonyVizArt]

Do you do any kind of casing?

[@JDToonyVizArt]

Ok, thanks. I appreciate this series. My seeds arrive this week so I'll be starting this process soon. Thanks for your efforts to make these vids.

[@imusingsocialistmedia3014]

First of all I'm a newb to growing tobacco, can you please tell me the purpose of fermenting the cured leaves and if you wanted you could you smoke the tobacco without curing it?

[@jasonsummit1885]

I found out that green cured leaves taste a bit like marijuana and smell like it too

[@remirobichaud5989]

An old broken refrigerator could be a good idea

[@helenasmith6309]

I went to an appliance repair shop in town and got a broken (but never used) fridge for free. Fantastic. Why would you make a chamber when you can get a really good one for free. Crock pot in the bottom on lowest setting. Nails down the side of the door to regulate temperature. (i.e. if temperature getting too hot just add another nail to slightly open the door more) I have started putting the leaves in big roasting pots, as they kept on drying out too much when I hung them and I would have to spray them every day. This way the moisture stays up. Best thing I did, saves heaps of time.

[@zeez3139]

What's the basic concept of fermentation ?

[@GoldenBoy-et6of]

When you cut grass in your lawn it has that fresh grass smell than it starts to get a rough hay smell and than after a while it loses all that rough rotten hay smell and has a good straw smell like a fresh weaved staw basket, the same thing goes for anything with a good smell in nature!

[@GoldenBoy-et6of]

The tobacco will smell like rough hay at first and than lose all of that and become super smooth and smell sweet and chocolatey

[@jnetwork3232]

Dude sounds like my older cousin lmaooo

[@Shwavybaby]

fronto here i come

[@alexanderlevinmr.cheese4241]

is curing the same as drying?

[@MalteKauranen]

Yes

[@chandler2561]

No

[@d.jensen5153]

Drying is just a part of curing. Part of curing is to convert the chlorophyll to carotenoids, indicated by the leaf changing color from green to yellow. You specifically wouldn't want to smoke a dried green leaf - it would be harsh and unpleasant.

[@paulfedor9828]

Can you ferment any kind of leaf ?...like Cannibus Fan Leaf? I am curious if you can use the same process that tobbaco wrapper leaf goes trough and process a hemp leaf as a wrapper. Why do you ferment to pull out anominia?

[@outcastentertainment665]

I was thinking the same thing. It would be cool to make hemp cigars or wraps lol

[@paulfedor9828]

@@outcastentertainment665 found out cannibus leaves cant be fermented like tobacco leaf.....tobacco is a very unique plant

[@outcastentertainment665]

@@paulfedor9828 well thanks for sharing that knowledge 🤟🏻

[@carmineredd1198]

the Morris family still grows Marlboro tobacco , Marlboro has added stuff like Lauric acid to add flavor . some add molasses or soak in burgundy or stew in bacon . tobacco will kill you so the only thing to decide is which blend do you like

[@adelhamad1963]

9:13 WTF you taste the week six leaf 😂😂

[@RabbitRun19]

What does the mold look like?

[@RabbitRun19]

Red of Sub Thanks! That helped a lot

[@jamesharris8397]

Isnt this basically cavendish?

[@Chris-jl6kc]

Hi what would you need to achieve 140 degrees farenheight? Would one crock pot do it ?

[@ltramd]

Crock pot will easily do 140....mine is on low and the temp controller cuts it off at 120

[@grapeshot3462]

Do you need to ferment for smokeless tobacco?

[@redofsub7092]

No, but I would age it in a closet for 8-12 months to mellow out the flavor. Fermentation can mellow the flavor in 6-8 weeks. Freshly cured tobacco tastes bad.

[@DoodieSmoothie]

@@redofsub7092 is moisture needed for that or can they be bone dry? Mine gets bone dry after curing.

[@redofsub7092]

@@DoodieSmoothie Dry leaves aging in a closet or attic works fine.

[@DoodieSmoothie]

@@redofsub7092 okay, thanks alot, tobacco pro :)))

[@redeemernigoohaem9735]

Wouldn t they get mold if i hang n don t shuffle ? Cuz it they re still close if hanged Also how to moist them before fermentation ? In between curing n fermentation

[@helenasmith6309]

I gave mine a shake each day. Also gave them a spray as they tended to dry out. Now don't hang, but have in roasting pots, which is working out great, as they don't dry out so much. Still look at them each day.

[@annuitcoeptissantosa]

does ferment and curing tobacco is the same thing but different method sir ?

[@annuitcoeptissantosa]

do you have to ferment it after you cure the tobacco ? what purpose is fermenting for Mr Red ?

[@annuitcoeptissantosa]

Thank you Mr Red

[@GardenerTobak]

Hi Flint, I was doing some more research on curing and fermenting by looking at more videos, and I happened to see your name here. I am glad to see that you are still researching and asking questions. That is the best way to learn. I hope your tobacco plants are doing well, and I wish you all the best as you continue to grow your plants and learn to make tobacco.

[@annuitcoeptissantosa]

Hi Mr Tobak..... glad to see you here also.... :)

[@yousefaboalrob1955]

@@annuitcoeptissantosa hello I am interested in the topic of fermentation, processing and flavoring of tobacco

[@lucancherby]

Hi do you have tobacco seeds to giveaway or sell? Looking for Virginia gold or Burley

[@redofsub7092]

I don't have any more left. I think I purchased my seeds from here www.leafonly.com/search/seeds

[@Sharon-yk7xm]

I didnt have much so smoking it green

[@drneel4541]

I need naturally black colour on my tobacco so any one of you have idea how can i get black colour easily and in short time..

[@JohnLeaf]

thats troo much complicated for me, i will smoke it without fermenting

[@karolynas23]

1:49

[@samhudson8836]

Age it for 6 or more years and it will get better and better

[@عادلالشعلانالغامدي-ك9ل]

[٢٦/‏١ ٢:١٧ ص] عادل: قال الله تعالى(وَتَرَى الْجِبَالَ تَحْسَبُهَا جَامِدَةً وَهِيَ تَمُرُّ مَرَّ السَّحَابِ ۚ صُنْعَ اللَّهِ الَّذِي أَتْقَنَ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ ۚ إِنَّهُ خَبِيرٌ بِمَا تَفْعَلُونَ ) الايه. مْتْقَنَ مْتْقَنَ مْتْقَنَ . زد يا الله أَتْقَانَ وشكرا يا الله "'.

[@geemeff]

How about going through quitting that 💩, 'cause it's nasty.

[@Hoddmonster]

You do you buddy 😉

[@Westbird1]

tobacco is tasty.