tobacco, moist or dryer

[chero]

how do you like your tobacco,moist or not so moist? what burns better for you?

 

[viceroy]

i find a moist smoke more flavorful then dry, a newly opened tin is better then one that ive had for a few weeks. some relighting but i dont worry about that to much.

 

[chero]

i seem to like mine on the just a little dryer side.

 

[python]

I prefer most of my tobacco on the dryer side. However, I do find that some blends lose a little something when dried out.

 

[viceroy]

The only good way to smoke a pipe is your own way.

 

[hilojohnny]

While I prefer my tobacco to be as dry as possible, we each find our own personal preference..... :lol:

 

[unclearthur]

Depends on the blend but, most I like a bit on the dry side.

 

[chero]

if my tobacco dries a little to much i just put a quarter slice of an apple in with the tobacco and it moistens it right up in a day or so.

 

[chero]

any members here ever grown tobacco,for a cash crop.

i have.

 

[searock]

if my tobacco dries a little to much i just put a quarter slice of an apple in with the tobacco and it moistens it right up in a day or so.

Chero: I can tell by your pic you're from the same generation I am and you, like me, probably heard about the apple slice thing years ago. It sounds quaint, but it really isn't a good idea to put "rotting fruit" in your tobacco. :x Just a litte spritz of water will do nicely.

 

[chero]

used that apple slice for years, a good solid apple not a rotten one.

ate a many of half rotten one in my day too.
use a slice of FRESH APPLE in your tobacco for a nice apple scent and to releave dryness.

 

[searock]

Ok, I should have explained. As soon as you put the fresh apple slice in the tobacco it starts to decompose (rot). All that sugar combined with a dark, moist environment is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. This bacteria can transfer to the tobacco you're going to smoke, which ain't good.
Bottom line... suit your self. :lol:

 

[chero]

been smokeing that bactera that you say is in there over 50 years.

i raised tobacco as a cash crop for years and do you know what you are smokeing in that pipe? i do and i don't worry about a apple, thats my last worry.

 

[teamhavoc28]

I like mine on the dry side..never raised tobacco the family used to own an allotment Chero. love smelling the barns this time of year though. I'll keep the apple trick in mind if needed..always have a few around.

 

[chero]

liked to work the tobacco when it was time to grade, when it was in case.

the apple works good for a few days,thats all thats needed.

don't use a ROTTEN APPLE.

 

[igloo]

Drier for me .Dont spritz me Bro !

 

[pstlpkr]

I like my baccy on the medium to moist side.

Helps me go slow.

 

[chero]

i don't chew, igloo

 

[romeowood]

@ searock --

Chero does have a point; a little bit of apple rot is the very least of your worries. Let's face it--inhaling something that's on fire is not good for living organisms, as a rule. We're all adults and have made our informed decisions in that regard, thankfully without the help of any legislation.
@ Chero --

Searock does have a point, as well. As an alternative, the rind of citrus fruits like orange, lime, and lemon can impart moisture and delay rapid bacterial growth because of the acidity.
Or you can spritz.
I tend to like mine on the moist side, personally. I'm still learning why though.

 

[igloo]

Dont you love it when you buy a bag at the B@M store and some ignoramious spritzs your tobacco with tap water from the toilet in the back room . LMAO