Aged Leaves

Once you've grown and harvested your tobacco, what do you do with it? Talk about it here.
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nepenthes
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Aged Leaves

Post by nepenthes »

I had some naturally color cured leaves, nice and brown! Are they ready to cure otherwise? or can they be smoked or should I just compost them?
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flix
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Post by flix »

It sounds like they've already been cured. What do you mean "compost them"?

I'd let the leaves age for a while, then re-hydrate them. They should be ready for preparation to smoke then (topping, casing, steaming, etc.).
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Once color cured, they are ready for real curing. You could smoke it now, but it's not very pleasant... too much ammonia and stuff that gives it a "green" taste. There are many ways to cure it. "My research indicates" that a curing chamber or kiln is easiest way = 130 degs, 70% rh, with some ventilation for 4-8 weeks, or until the harsh smell is replaced with the sweet scent of tobacco.
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