RUSTICA TOBACCO: My Story, from Seed to Harvest... (and some tips on drying/curing)
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4 жыл бұрынI edited this video together to show you all my journey this summer in growing Rustica tobacco, which is ceremonial from South America. It grows well above the 45th parallel, so even if you are in the northern US you can make it work.
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-Carpo
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Thanks for watching everyone- my goal here is to give information on herbs, spices, mushrooms and maybe even a few obscure substances, in the hopes of starting a dialogue, and informing people about what I know.
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Thank you for watching!
-Carpo
@carpo9763 2 жыл бұрын
I have an herb business called carpos Botanicals, where I sell seeds for this tobacco as well as various kratom strains. Be sure to check out my podcast 15-minute-free-thinking.simplecast.com/ And to support the channel: Www.patreon.com/carpo719 Thanks for listening
@stoner8440 Жыл бұрын
Not a lot of people do these tobacco videos from start to finish shame really it’s quite interesting 🤟🏼
@papikodak Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing experience!
@bromisovalum8417 Жыл бұрын
Nicotiana rustica is very acidic, leaves can contain up to 20% citric acid. In fact they have been used as an agricultural source for citric acid extraction in cold regions like Russia and Finland. It's an important difference with regular tobacco that should be taken into account.
@gnarliecharlie3015 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your video allot thanks for sharing it was nice to hear how passionate yar about growing
@johndodge2188 2 жыл бұрын
Right on, I like your display
@GingerWaters 3 ай бұрын
I have some plants in direct sunlight, and some in shade. Ones in the sun I only harvest yellow leaves, and they dry to nice golden brown. Ones in the shade stay all green. I harvested some of them greens, but they do not color cure. I think I’ll try soon different humidity conditions for dryin slowlier.
@ErikGsElixirGarden 4 жыл бұрын
Great video!. 💯💯💯💯
@ErikGsElixirGarden 4 жыл бұрын
I wonder how each cure taste.
@wizardsongs5409 2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't think they ought or need to be soaking wet, just misted so they aren't too dry. When the pilon is deconstructed the leaf bunches are shaken to remove excess moisture before restacking. I had some leaves in an unsealed plastic bag that seemed to trap enough heat in to have an effect. I haven't tried using glass jars, but I think one could possibly ferment them in jars as well, checking them often to keep the right moisture levels. People also use ovens, pressure cookers, etc to accellerate the process. I've heard of people using their microwaves to darken the leaves as well.
@PRN-Life Жыл бұрын
nice work i grow the original too . smoking just the rustica is a bit harsch but in a mixture with 2 or more strains its way better . ive sent seeds around where i live so people can grow their own tobacco in the end :-) greetins from North Sweden
@maartenperdeck798 Жыл бұрын
I grow Nicotiana paniculata, this is one of the species that by crossing was one of the forefathers of N. rustica.
@gavinandrews9026 6 күн бұрын
😊How does it smoke?
@benben2846 Жыл бұрын
Thank you man ! is that you play the guitar ?
@tdb4297 Жыл бұрын
Drying my second year of seeds as I write this 🙏🤗
@TimeNowAndThen 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Carpo! Make a video about snus, what you think about chewing tobacco pouches? It would be awesome to hear your thoughts about it. That stuff literaly helps me stay away from smoking cigs for almost 2 weeks now. Im super grateful i found out this, started with the strongest one siberria -80c snus chewing tobacco 43 nic per gram. I try to use less potent bags, hopefuly my tolerance gets lower. Good to hear from you. HAve fun!
@lodollar23 9 ай бұрын
BT is organic and might work on those species of worm too. Could give it a try next time.
@graysonsmith3986 Жыл бұрын
How do you make sure your different varieties don’t cross pollinate when you collect your seeds do you bag your plants?
@d.j.robinson9424 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, for some reason the video wouldn't allow me to give a thumbs up..👍👍💚
@Eric-fx9xf 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know anyone who grows their own tobacco. Cool man. ✌️👍
@bromisovalum8417 Жыл бұрын
It used to be very common where I am until my grandfather's generation. Every farmer knew how to do it. In fact, when the Germans were here during WW2 they banned growing tobacco (because black market concerns I guess) and farmers had to hide their tobacco crops in between tomato plants. But after the war the government had a complete monopoly on the growing and sale of tobacco, and although technically you're allowed (and still are) to grow tobacco for personal use, with the increasing urbanisation, the information wasn't passed on anymore and since the boomer generation people just relied on the government to supply them with tobacco. Now that most people here are urbanised, they've started charging an arm and a leg, supposedly to protect our health.
@johnpots4181 6 ай бұрын
I just got a batch of rustica and black mammoth with seeds. So i'm gonna try my hand at growing some of my own if i'm successful maybe I'll make a video@bromisovalum8417
@spydercorp420 4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for taking the time to make this informative video 🖖 u had previously said that this type of tobacco was also used in ceremonies and i was wondering if you could please tell us a little about what u have learned? THANKYOU Carpo i enjoy and appreciate the information u share ✌
@carpo719 4 жыл бұрын
I have a few other videos about it. I could maybe do one and read about it but information is really limited
@ErikGsElixirGarden 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome garden brotha!. How much for seeds?.
@charlescarabott7692 3 жыл бұрын
They are used in south america together with san pedro cactus.
@Der_Kleine_Mann 3 жыл бұрын
The rustica variety of Tobacco looks so different to the Virginia or Burley varieties for example, it looks more like an Oriental variety. But very interesting stuff, next year I plant some to make a strong Snus and nasal Snuff.
@carpo9763 3 жыл бұрын
It is absolutely different, I grew a strain of Havana tobacco a few years ago and it was much more elongated. Rustica tobacco tends to have wrinkly oval leaves. If you ever need some seeds I can send you some, or direct you to my website
@Der_Kleine_Mann 3 жыл бұрын
@@carpo9763 oh that is very nice from you, but I think I better order the seeds from a german website, because I heard that the customs here are a problem when it comes to seeds from other countries, only specialized companies are allowed to import seeds from foreign countries, but thank you very much for the offer.
@carpo9763 3 жыл бұрын
@Fuk Face that I am not sure of I'm sorry
@Aaron_Barrett 11 ай бұрын
Do you make yellowing to leaves? Before drying. Thank you
@melvincollins5811 3 жыл бұрын
It's called a Tobacco Hornworm... Related to the Tomato Hornworm... Gather them and cook them up, They're edible...
@micktaylor2500 Жыл бұрын
What is the best method to dry
@FredrikRollenhagen 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Great video! I love this plant, and it has been a great experiens to grow them in my garden. I am experimenting with different ways of drying my nicotiana rustica and I have noticed that some leaves get tiny white spots. Not sure if it is mold or not. Right now I am drying most of my leaves hanging indoors with a humidifyer underneath since it tends to get quite dry inside. Not sure what level the humidity should be at, but many leaves turned greenish when dried so I brought this humidifier. Would it be possible to send you a pic and get some feedback on the whit spot thing on the leaves? Do you know how dangerous it could be with mold? Best regards Fredrik
@carpo9763 3 жыл бұрын
I think my email is in the comments, you can send a picture and I will try. But it's hard to identify. It might be mold, I got some of those this year and it was Fuzzy under the leaf.
@samiam3297 2 жыл бұрын
Up to 20% damn! Wonder if this is the same Rustica put out by MacBarens? Grabbed a few tins a while back never cracked them open figured a lil age might do them good. Think i read that somewhere.
@therarmann 2 жыл бұрын
when the leaves ferment, the chlorofill turns to sugar. guess it is the reason for the dark colour on some of the leaves.
@meditationparadise404 3 жыл бұрын
did it go as planned?
@EatPsychedelics Жыл бұрын
Man I wish I could do stuff like this. Maybe one day
@carpo9763 Жыл бұрын
It grows nicely in the wild you could probably Harvest it from any roadside if you planted some
@historyandhorseplaying7374 Ай бұрын
@@carpo9763 When do you harvest the leaves?
@historyandhorseplaying7374 Ай бұрын
When do you harvest the leaves?
@Isaac-ho8gh Ай бұрын
Funny enough, Rustica tobacco's been growing as an occasional weed near where I live xD
@johnpots4181 6 ай бұрын
Does anyone know of a good companion plant that detours the bud worms
@freddrog4689 2 жыл бұрын
the leaves might be drying out faster when on the stem cause the stem is sucking the nutrients/nitrogen out of the leaves in an attempt to survive, just a theory i could be wrong
@shipped_my_pants_3000 2 жыл бұрын
You said it's not fit for putting into cigarettes. How about putting it in a cigar and smoking without inhaling to the lungs?
@kb3630 2 жыл бұрын
How tall they grow ?
@dalelemac3394 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve gotten to the point where I’m curing them under direct sunlight, it takes probably 10-12 days days. Some of my leaves have become completely light brown and have turned bone dry. What would you suggest doing next?
@chucksneedmoreland 11 ай бұрын
were you able to figure out how to ferment them?
@curious5218 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the video. This year I am trying to grow this. Nearly 50 seeds have germinated so far. Need to see how many will survive. Could you give any advice on how to fertilize them and what kind of fertilizer should I give?
@carpo9763 4 жыл бұрын
They seem to like loose soil, a lot of water and a lot of fertilizer. once I grew a few in the yard they just kept coming up every year, it's funny I see this message here because I was just packaging up my cured tobacco into bags today
@curious5218 4 жыл бұрын
@@carpo9763 Can they tolerate a bit shade? I have two pigeon pea plants, thinking to grow these below them for nitrogen requirement fulfillment. Also I heard, rustica variety loves cooler climates, is it true?
@carpo9763 4 жыл бұрын
@@curious5218 they don't mind some shade, they prefer a lot of sun but they will do fine in any area where they get a reasonable amount. My garden gets shaded all morning and evening. Since this strand was grown in many places I'm not sure if it prefers a cooler climate, but it seems to do well. In fact it's almost December here and I still have three plants in the front that aren't dead yet
@curious5218 4 жыл бұрын
@@carpo9763 I'm from the tropics, so frost isn't a problem for me :) But I am not sure if they can survive the heat! Anyway will give it a try and let you know if I succeed.
@carpo9763 4 жыл бұрын
@@curious5218 thanks please do. They grow in South America so I know they will do well in the tropics
@freddrog4689 2 жыл бұрын
had a brainfart, i was gonna say I heard nicotiana rustica could actually make a good insect repellent but then i realized the worm is eating nicotiana rustica so it would likely not have an effect
@charlescarabott7692 2 жыл бұрын
I heard some place leaves in water for some weeks and then spray that the water on plants and it kills off all the bugs.
@fernandocarvallo9135 Жыл бұрын
Did you ever make a follow up video?
@carpo9763 Жыл бұрын
I don't remember it's been years I've made a lot of videos about tobacco though
@gavinhookway2756 4 жыл бұрын
Hi carlo. Was looking at your website and could not find an email. Just have a couple of questions regarding Kratom your selling. 😁
@carpo9763 4 жыл бұрын
you can email me at carpo420@comcast.net thanks! :)
@bashkillszombies 3 жыл бұрын
Upshot of budworms - they replant the field for you!
@carpo9763 3 жыл бұрын
True
@k-lab3824 2 жыл бұрын
I think you picked them to early mate! Pick from the bottom as they turn yellow. Desucker the laterals and flowers to send the energy to the leaves. Otherwise the plants that you dried on the stalk will be the best mapacho because the stems pull the energy back.
@carpo9763 2 жыл бұрын
Some of them too early, but I go by the weather. Gets cold and they shrivel
@k-lab3824 2 жыл бұрын
@@carpo9763 how did it go in the end...looks like you ended up with bit of dried green tabacco. Did you smoke that? From my experience the frosts don't phase the Rustica.
@carpo9763 2 жыл бұрын
@@k-lab3824 I still have it all, some dried, some fermented
@jacobwaymo2297 2 ай бұрын
I ordered some cigars from peru supposedly rolled with that tabbcoe did i get scammed
@charlescarabott7692 3 жыл бұрын
I found rustica tobacco one of the easiest plants to grow from seed. Iv just collected my first leafs. Do i dry them in the sun or indoors in shade?
@jagsvar5914 3 жыл бұрын
For me Directly in the sun
@carpo9763 3 жыл бұрын
I do both, second half under darkness
@adventureguy4119 4 жыл бұрын
Can you make this into cigars or chew
@carpo9763 4 жыл бұрын
yes, different drying methods though
@GingerWaters 3 ай бұрын
I think it’s the stems that sucked the green color away from leaves.
@M1K3Grow 2 ай бұрын
Let them yellow on the plant before harvesting
@Th3AngryPooch 3 жыл бұрын
Some of the tobacco I’m drying gets green spots on them. I’m 99% sure it’s not mold because it looks like it’s part of the leaf. Is that ok?
@jagsvar5914 3 жыл бұрын
Just let it sit a bit longer
@robertpattinson2065 3 жыл бұрын
How do I get rid of the green taste?
@carpo9763 3 жыл бұрын
You have to paint your brain red!
@burtlemorales2934 3 жыл бұрын
What if tobbaco dry green what can do?
@barfuss. 3 жыл бұрын
Take some colour and paint it dark. No: Tobacco won't dry green if You do as it is recommended.
@charlescarabott7692 2 жыл бұрын
Do the leaves have to be yellow when harvesting? Or can they be harvested when green?
@carpo9763 2 жыл бұрын
Preferably when they start turning yellow but green is okay. I'm no professional at it I need to Learn more too
@user-sj1cx1mo2z 4 ай бұрын
@@carpo9763 смотря от сорта махоркі можуть бить зеленими і жолтими.
@unobianconero 2 жыл бұрын
hey man, I can supply the green leaves from farmers but I need to know to ferment them for using as handmade cigars
@carpo9763 2 жыл бұрын
Buy a book
@liquidrockaquatics3900 4 жыл бұрын
You should grow kratom in your garden
@crisper1614 10 ай бұрын
Wow. Great video. Would love to put some in my pipe. 😊
@valenciareza7552 4 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to buy the rustica seed any one selling it?
@carpo9763 4 жыл бұрын
I have a lot.... but none listed on my website. How many do ya need?
@valenciareza7552 4 жыл бұрын
@@carpo9763 I need around 500 seeds
@Mikerockinon1 3 жыл бұрын
Will seed mature on the vine after cutting?
@Pedro-rl8ww 3 жыл бұрын
@@Mikerockinon1 if the pods are fully matured (flower fallen off 1 1/2 weeks or so ago) and the bud looks kinda yellow and round, just hang them with a bit of stem and they'll dry out and continue maturing inside. So just never ever put them upside down if you want a mess where you hang them (the seeds would spill out and it's like really fine sand)
@Taydrum 4 жыл бұрын
My only gripe with rustica tobacco is the flowers STINK. Like horrible
@carpo9763 4 жыл бұрын
really? I like it.
@Taydrum 4 жыл бұрын
@@carpo9763 Yeah I have a greenhouse with a bunch of rusticas, and when they flower, the greenhouse smells like puke
@trofimlysenko4576 4 жыл бұрын
this tobacco make you high 10x more than marijuana my bro had try this tobacco.
@carpo9763 3 жыл бұрын
it is strong.
@youraveragechannel9825 Жыл бұрын
It doesnt have any thc or other psychedelic compounds exept nicotine, it gives you a buzz instead of a high.
@surfing3280 3 ай бұрын
@@youraveragechannel9825 nicotine is psychoactive
@PATELPATELABCD 2 жыл бұрын
How much you earn from rustica tobacco per 20 kg raw dry leaf Please reply me bcz I want to sell my tobacco outside from my country. I'm my country per 20 kilograms price is 29.46 usd so we want to sell outside India to make enough money for what we work for prudence this
@carpo9763 2 жыл бұрын
Selling tobacco requires many different permits and it's a huge legal hassle. I don't sell my tobacco I just grew it because I enjoyed growing. It's unfortunate that the amount you get from 20 kg of dried Leaf is the same that we pay for two packs of cigarettes in the United States...That's all tax If you sell it not for consumption that would be a different story but you still might get yourself into legal problems and confiscation at the border
@bagusaria1139 3 жыл бұрын
Can u send me the seed🙏🏻🙏🏻
@carpo9763 3 жыл бұрын
I have some for sale on my website. Carpos Botanicals
@bagusaria1139 3 жыл бұрын
Ok thank you, i will see your website
@bagusaria1139 3 жыл бұрын
I¹m already see your website but can't find the rustica seed
@MrBladeDude 9 ай бұрын
Do you smoke it?
@carpo719 4 жыл бұрын
Have you noticed how the list of the next KZfaq videos never relates to the subject in the video anymore? Just an observation.... At any rate, hope you enjoyed this. I would love to make more edited videos but they just take so long..... I try though. Be well peeps -Be real
@TimeNowAndThen 4 жыл бұрын
Either its your video, some music live podcast, often some savage pranks, documentaries. It has some connections but i think youtube could do that better with your related videos You like to watch.
@Westbird1 2 жыл бұрын
it's recommending me your tobacco related vids.
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