William asks…
To grow your own, is it legal?
With all this hoopla about higher taxes I was wondering: Is it legal to grow your own tobacco for your own use? Take a small plot of land and raise your own and skip all those higher costs like taxes.
GardenersCardiff answers:
I don’t think there’s a law against growing tobacco. To be sure, ask in law & government, and let the answerers know in which jurisdiction you live.
Sandra asks…
Illinois will increase taxes on Cigs by $2 a pack. Will it be illegal to grow tobacco on your property?
Would it be bootlegging?
I am a non smoker, and do believe in banning smoking in public areas. But, it does make me wonder, if people might start growing their own tobacco. I have an uncle in W.Va. who grows and cures it. So, wonder if smokers might start growing their own. And if it would be legal?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Why would you want to make it illegal you would huh
David asks…
Home-grown/rolled Tobacco vs Cigarettes?
Is growing your own tobacco at home and rolling it at home a lot healthier than buying pre-rolled high-roller company cigarettes,like Marlboro or Newport? If so how much healthier? Considering it isn’t being grown with radiated fertilizer and it doesn’t have as much tar and all those gross toxins they throw in there for flavor and enhanced effects.
And ::- If it is healthier to just grow your own, why doesn’t everyone do it?
GardenersCardiff answers:
The main addictive chemical (nicotine) is still in there but not all of the processing chemicals, preservatives and you can choose your own fertilizers and pesticides if you grow your own. You WILL have bugs that you will need to spray something to get rid of them. You will need to fertilize since they are heavy feeders.
Growing tobacco isn’t difficult. It will deplete the soil so you need to rotate your crops and replenish the soil.
The difficulty with tobacco is in curing it and knowing which tobaccos to blend. Almost all pre-made cigarettes are different blends of Virginia, Turkish, Burley and Kentucky.
How the tobacco is cured is very important. The most common ways to cure tobacco are flue-curing, fire-curing and air-curing. The humidity of tobacco needs to be monitored so that it dries slowly. If not cured correctly, it can be extremely harsh or it can mold. The best tobaccos are the upper leaves.
After curing, then you need to cut the leaves into small strips and then best storage is around 65% relative humidity. If the tobacco gets too dry while storing, it will break up into shake when over-handled. If it stays too moist, it can get mold—this is especially true for certain kinds of tobacco.
Even though a tobacco plant can grow six feet tall, you will probably only get about 4 or 5 ounces of usable tobacco from it (enough for about 5 packs).
Considering all of the work involved and the need for a large enough place to grow it (remember that you should rotate the crops to a different area yearly or bi-yearly if you heavily amend the soil) and a place and means to cure it, most people don’t pursue the hobby.
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Mark asks…
what is the law in regards to gardening and growing your own food? is it against the law?
looking for information
GardenersCardiff answers:
Yep. Every year the millions of people in this country who plant a garden are breaking the law. All the stores that sell seeds and plants (like Wal Mart and Lowe’s) they are breaking the law too.
Did you even think before you posted your question? WHY would it be against the law to grow your own food? I honestly do not think there is anywhere in the world that would be illegal.
James asks…
Living in a tent and grow your own food. Back to basics?
Would it be possible to have a small plot of land, live in a tent and grow your own food. Water you could get and purify it if need be.
I think you could maybe live quite comfortable like that. Maybe a bit of hard work but then you done it for yourself.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Here is a complete home 96 sq feet. Forget the tent. Eco friendly and cheapo too 
http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/256293
Now answer mine about peanut butter sandwiches
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgOJJTOEvjxEkeQQVRLxVdnty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100819132104AALv8oh
You are going to get hungry you know, gotta eat.
George asks…
Question about growing your own food?
I’m a college student and although I would love to buy organic as much as possible, it’s really starting to take a toll. I live in an apartment and I saw someone on here give advice to someone else about this, saying they could grow plants (food) in the window. Is this possible and, if so, which plants? I also have a balcony so I could grow stuff out there as well. What would be easy to grow on my own and if you have any experience with this, how well does it work? Also how often to water and best ways to take care of them, etc. Thanks in advance for all answers!
GardenersCardiff answers:
I would grow tomatoes, carrots, lettuce. Just get some pots, put about an inch or so of rocks in bottom for drainage, place on pot plates, add proper soil (ask when you buy your seeds or “starter tomato”, say, and when the soil feels dry (stick finger about first join down in soil), water but do not overwater. Done deal! Just grow what you like to eat. I would put them on the balcony to get the sunlight but do check every day for dryness. Water in morning or early evening is best.
There is also a great book which you can probably get at the library called “Square Foot Gardening”. Excellent for small area.
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