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Originally Posted by barnetmill
So you need to grow some tobacco to get this process started? One has to do a cost and environmental analysis to know if this is right thing to do. I certainly would like to know more.
How well does it store?
What and how well does it kill?
Is it "environmentally safe"?
How long does it persist?
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Not necessary to grow your own, but at least that way you can select the easiest (N. rustica) and most potent (N. rustica again).
When dried it keeps for years, I usually just brew a batch "as needed" because it lacks preservatives & may start to mold after a couple-few weeks after brewing.
An el-cheapo cigar will do nicely in a pinch 'till you've had time to grow a batch.
It will kill most soft bodied insects shortly upon contact.
"Home gardener" quantities of a gallon or two will have little environmental impact, it does not kill earthworms or bees unless applied directly to them and being a "contact poison", its persistence is negligible.
We have lots of seed here of both cultivars & offer half-grams (about 4000 seeds, +/-) for the price of postage to the forum members here.
Or else you can find it on places like ebay for $3.95 if you feel 45¢ for a stamp is too cheap:
Nicotiana Rustica Aztec Indian Sacred Tobacco Mapacho Rapa Nui 4000 FRESH seeds | eBay