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Richard Peto; Alan D Lopez; Jillian Boreham; Michael Thun (2006). "Mortality from Smoking in Developed Countries 1950–2000: indirect estimates from national vital statistics" (PDF). New York: Oxford University Press. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 24, 2005 . Retrieved January 3, 2009. Sprinkle tobacco seeds onto the surface of a sterile seed starting mix and lightly water. Be sure you place your starting mix in a small flower pot, preferably with holes in the bottom. These seeds should be grown indoors for 4-6 weeks. [2] X Research source The addictive alkaloid nicotine is a stimulant, and popularly known as the most characteristic constituent of tobacco. In drug effect preference questionnaires, a rough indicator of addictive potential, nicotine scores almost as highly as opioids. [109] Users typically develop tolerance and dependence. [110] [111] Nicotine is known to produce conditioned place preference, a sign of psychological enforcement value. [112] In one medical study, tobacco's overall harm to user and self was determined at three percent below cocaine, and 13 percent above amphetamines, ranking sixth most harmful of the 20 drugs assessed. [113] Radioactivity [ edit ]

Before sowing the tobacco seeds, moisten the soil slightly. Be careful not to soak it as excessive moisture can also lead to seed rot. Hang your tobacco leaves in a well-ventilated, hot, and humid area. The suggested temperature for curing ranges from 65 degrees to 95 degrees Fahrenheit, while the most optimal humidity ranges from 65-70 percent. [16] X Research source Cerami C, Founds H, Nicholl I, Mitsuhashi T, Giordano D, Vanpatten S, Lee A, Al-Abed Y, Vlassara H, Bucala R, Cerami A (1997). "Tobacco smoke is a source of toxic reactive glycation products". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 94 (25): 13915–20. Bibcode: 1997PNAS...9413915C. doi: 10.1073/pnas.94.25.13915. PMC 28407. PMID 9391127. Tobacco production requires the use of large amounts of pesticides. Tobacco companies recommend up to 16 separate applications of pesticides just in the period between planting the seeds in greenhouses and transplanting the young plants to the field. [65] Pesticide use has been worsened by the desire to produce larger crops in less time because of the decreasing market value of tobacco. Pesticides often harm tobacco farmers because they are unaware of the health effects and the proper safety protocol for working with pesticides. These pesticides, as well as fertilizers, end up in the soil, waterways, and the food chain. [66] Coupled with child labor, pesticides pose an even greater threat. Early exposure to pesticides may increase a child's lifelong cancer risk, as well as harm their nervous and immune systems. [67] Sparks, Beverly. "Stinging and Biting Pests of People". Archived from the original on February 14, 2007. Extension Entomologist of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension Service.

Cigarettes are a product consumed through inhalation of smoke and manufactured from cured and finely cut tobacco leaves and reconstituted tobacco, often combined with other additives, then rolled into a paper cylinder.

They love a sunny spot with free draining soil and are easy to grow. Many are white in colour and so ideal for anyone considering creating their own white garden. How about mixing Nicotiana affinis with Sweet Pea 'High Scent' and Jasminum officinale? All highly scented and deliciously decorative. People's Republic of China. " State Tobacco Monopoly Administration". Gov.cn. September 15, 2005. Archived from the original on August 10, 2013 . Retrieved October 3, 2013. Sun-cured tobacco dries uncovered in the sun. This method is used in Turkey, Greece, and other Mediterranean countries to produce oriental tobacco. Sun-cured tobacco is low in sugar and nicotine and is used in cigarettes.The English word tobacco originates from the Spanish word "tabaco". [3] The precise origin of this word is disputed, but it is generally thought to have derived, at least in part, from Taíno, the Arawakan language of the Caribbean. In Taíno, it was said to mean either a roll of tobacco leaves (according to Bartolomé de las Casas, 1552), or to tabago, a kind of L-shaped pipe used for sniffing tobacco smoke (according to Oviedo, with the leaves themselves being referred to as cohiba). [4] [3]

Start by filling a container or tray with a high-quality soil mix or seed starting mix. This mix should be well-draining to prevent waterlogged soil which can lead to seed rot. The alleged benefits of tobacco also contributed to its success. The astronomer Thomas Harriot, who accompanied Sir Richard Grenville on his 1585 expedition to Roanoke Island, thought that the plant "openeth all the pores and passages of the body" so that the bodies of the natives "are notably preserved in health, and know not many grievous diseases, wherewithal we in England are often times afflicted." [16] Shade tobacco is cultivated in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Early Connecticut colonists acquired from the Native Americans the habit of smoking tobacco in pipes, and began cultivating the plant commercially, though the Puritans referred to it as the "evil weed". The Connecticut shade industry has weathered some major catastrophes, including a devastating hailstorm in 1929, and an epidemic of brown spot fungus in 2000, but is now in danger of disappearing altogether, given the increase in the value of land.The word ṭubāq no longer refers to various herbs, but has come to refer, in some dialects, specifically to tobacco. See Wehr, Hans (1979). "طُباق". In Cowan, J Milton (ed.). A Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic (4thed.). Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz. p.647. ISBN 978-3447020022. OCLC 759999696. Archived from the original on June 22, 2016 . Retrieved June 21, 2016. {{ cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown ( link) G. Emmanuel Guindon; David Boisclair (2003). "Past, current and future trends in tobacco use" (PDF). Washington DC: The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank . Retrieved January 2, 2008. a b Clacherty, Glynis (2009). "Hard work, long hours and little pay: Research with children working on tobacco farms in Malawi". Plan International, Clacherty & Associates Education and Social Development (Pty) Ltd. Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Sterling Haynes, MD (December 2012). "Special feature: Tobacco smoke enemas". British Columbia Medical Journal. Doctors of BC . Retrieved March 29, 2019.

Growing tobacco from seed can be a rewarding experience for those interested in the art of cultivation. However, like any crop, tobacco is susceptible to various pests and diseases that can harm its health and productivity. It is important to be aware of these potential issues and take necessary precautions to protect your plants. National Research Council (US) Committee on Pesticides in the Diets of Infants and Children (1993). "Chapter 8 Estimating the Risks". Pesticides in the Diets of Infants and Children. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press. p.341. doi: 10.17226/2126. ISBN 978-0309048750. OCLC 42329648. PMID 25144038.Because tobacco seeds are so small, it's not advisable to begin them outdoors. Also, their nutrient requirements are different from many other plants, so adding a bit of gravel or special fertilizer designed for tobacco is a good idea. Proctor, Robert N (March 2012). "The history of the discovery of the cigarette–lung cancer link: evidentiary traditions, corporate denial, global toll: Table 1". Tobacco Control. 21 (2): 87–91. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2011-050338. PMID 22345227. Eric Burns, The Smoke of the Gods: A Social History of Tobacco (2006), A popular history focused on the US. Tobacco water is a traditional organic insecticide used in domestic gardening. Tobacco dust can be used similarly. It is produced by boiling strong tobacco in water, or by steeping the tobacco in water for a longer period. When cooled, the mixture can be applied as a spray, or 'painted' on to the leaves of garden plants, where it kills insects. Tobacco is, however, banned from use as pesticide in certified organic production by the USDA's National Organic Program. [84]