I know the strains (not big gem ) theres a lot differens how the leaves are placed...and in the end ..they end up in same blend ..Harrow Velvet looks almost the same as Golden Burley ..and ripe and cure same wayI don't think I'd be confident enough to plant them all in the same tray, I'm sure I'd get them muddled up somehow.
Most tobacco seed will germinate within 2 weeks, although some may take as much as a month. Also, ambient temperature can significantly affect germination time. Ideal germination temp 70-80°F (~21-27°C).Its a week now
I'm growing Harrow Velvet myself this year and I was planning on Big Gem as well but changed my mind so I'll be interested to hear how your Big Gem turns out.I know the strains (not big gem ) theres a lot differens how the leaves are placed...and in the end ..they end up in same blend ..Harrow Velvet looks almost the same as Golden Burley ..and ripe and cure same way![]()
Thank you fore your nice words FrostD...I always enjoy to log on this site to see what you guys are doingHey @cavedane ! Hope the situations in life & work settle a bit for ya. Sounds to me like you have a good outlet to help keep your mind from racing around for awhile. Your plants, use of space, and overall grow look fantastic to me! Every time I’d look at that patch of tobacco plants like yours, it would put me into a “zen” & happy place! Can’t wait to see how the rest of the season progresses for ya!!!
Wow that's an impressive crop! Maybe I need to start shopping for a rototiller, I have a row of 21 plants, and that gave me blisters.Now 6 days with almost summer-temps. All seems right...im happy again ...I have been cleaning my little field and picked the first leaves. All the newer leaves have a fine green color and deep down I can see the flower.
I have had some troubles in my life ..and with my work..so I lesson to this tune
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Thanks Bob ..I have seen similar worms ..but its mostly snails here who are the biggest pest .. Ibirian snail ...invasive...they are in great number this year (all the rain ) I have transplantet to a buket and placed it inside ..maybe it will flower .That does look like a tobacco plant. The jagged holes are typical of grasshopper or cricket damage, but the damage showing stripped central veins immediately suggests to me the herbivory of a tobacco hornworm (Manduca spp.). I don't know if there are similar species in Europe. Examine the undersurface of the leaves.
Bob
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