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For those following my tobacco-growing, nicotine-extraction experiment in this thread, here's a video shot today. It shows (among other things) the growing tobacco plants almost at maturity. It's a fun project.

I used to be a fan of Elvis Costello. This thread about the government taxing, legislating, even outright outlawing individuals growing tobacco and selling nicotine, calling them "bootleggers," reminds me of a lyric from his "Red Shoes" song: I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused. For...

This tobacco-to-nicotine-extract project enters the outdoor growth phase. (See previous posts and photos). It's reminding me of buying shrink-wrapped supermarket cuts of beef, forgetting that they were once a steer on the hoof. Here's the living animal! These are Virginia Brightleaf plants...

David, aside from your technical interest in Virginia and flue-cured, thought you might be interested in the poetic, romantic side of the question. I've undertaken a project to grow my own tobacco and extract nicotine from it. The ultimate goal is to blend my vapes at home. Here's a shot of...

I try to keep life simple. I drink coffee for the caffeine, vape for the nicotine content, eat meat for protein. You get it. When it gets all complicated with tax and regulation I fall back on my wits and experience. This beautiful flower is that of Nicotiana Rustica, the original, wild form of...

This is the flower of Nicotiana Rustica. It's the original, wild form of tobacco, considered too high in nicotine content for smoking, up to nine times that of cigarette tobacco. Smoking it would cause overdose and, in some users, a fairly dangerous result. It is used for making pesticides...

This project is becoming obsession. Sorry about that. It's because growing the plant, to harvest the leaf, to extract the nicotine, to vape the resulting juice, puts us in the path of a living thing. We eat a steak and forget it was once a steer in Iowa. Earlier in this thread, we saw the...

I'm from Pennsylvania. Legislators want to control my life by taxing me into submission to their whim. Essentially, this is how governments operate before ultimately failing. They underestimate us. A. I have a life-long nicotine addiction and I'm an old man. Vaping has saved me from its worst...

The growth of tobacco plants is remarkable. I can see what made them a cash crop through most of our history. See earlier posts in this thread, the last only a month ago. They had been potted up to 8" containers and look to need upsizing again.

I have two Picos fitted with Aspire Nautilus Minis firing 1.8 coils. My experience with unregulated mods has led me to this combination because of its simplicity. I have reached the sweet spot for me, I'm a simple guy. Add to this the Pico's sleek design, ease of battery swapping and...

If you are a nicotine addicted vapor like me don't forget where it all starts, the tobacco leaf. Most preppers will either need to grow their own or have something valuable to trade. Tobacco is easy to grow but the nicotine extraction process is fairly complex. I've done tests on germination for...

I'm trying to answer your question, b3ndz, starting on comment #64 in this thread. It's an extreme position not good for everyone, but I'm an old boy scout. You know, be prepared. None of us know how this will turn out. I'm having a lot of fun doing this. Read on to see photos of step 1: Grow my...

Nice one, Acer50. Get the metrics, scientists, and release them. Sort out the facts, legislators, then legislate. Take your time and leave us alone in peace, until then.

Happy to do it, englishmick, especially since it's been an eye-opening surprise. The tobacco seeds are so tiny, the smallest I've ever tried to germinate. It took about a week for them to show, as little green specs. Then, at about a week after sprouting, they took off! Here's a...

That was the germination test to see if the seeds were fresh and vigorous. They are. The main crop will be started in February. I will, though, continue these under lights just to get familiar with them and gain a feel for how they grow on. It's a learning process at this point. Fun.

Verb, Enaud, thanks for the info and advice. You know the old Lao Tzu proverb, A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step. Here's step 1.

I hear you, Rossum, and you are no doubt correct about both not easy or cost-effective. What's driving me, though, is complete freedom from those that would try to bend us to their will. I say to them-- please, please, don't tell me what to do. It's not about making money selling juice.

What I'm learning from this thread is that the combined knowledge and wisdom of the vape community will defeat any attempt by any government to control our pursuit of happiness. (Whatever that consists of in your mind). We represent a collective consciousness. Here's my personal solution, one...

I'm reading with interest Clark's plan to release recipes for his products. My respect for Nicoticket juice includes respect for the person. He's planning ahead. None of us know how this will turn out. I'm preparing, too, and here's why: 1. I have a life-long nicotine addiction and I'm an old...

I'm an old dude. No one is more resistant to change than me. But I wanted to take advantage of the weekly flavor Clark offered, and since no other vendor makes anything nearly as good I submitted to the Age Verification process. Yes, it was a big PITA. I noticed a live chat prompt in the process...