Why Grow Your Own Tobacco?
There are two main reasons to consider it:
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Cost savings – The price of commercial tobacco keeps climbing. Growing your own can significantly reduce expenses.
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Health concerns – Commercial tobacco is often produced using large amounts of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
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Tobacco plants grow very large in a single season and quickly deplete soil nutrients, leading commercial growers to rely heavily on fertilizers.
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The large, juicy leaves also attract pests, requiring repeated pesticide use.
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As a result, these chemicals accumulate in the leaves and ultimately in the tobacco people consume.
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By contrast, when grown organically, tobacco can be much cleaner.
Other Uses of Tobacco Leaves
Beyond smoking, tobacco leaves have been used traditionally in various ways, including medicinal, ceremonial and practical applications.