does anyone know if it is illegal to grow.....

[justine]

Tobacco. We know that it can be grown in the uk but cant find anything about it being illegal or not to grow. I would imagine that it would be illegal to sell it but if we were to grow it for our personal use is it illegal. We are trying to go totaly self sufficient. We already have our veg ppatch with all sorts growing and as we both smoke it would be good to grow our own. Maybe someone could help with this matter. Thanks in advance

[Victoria]

Hi Justine,

this website might be some help.


http://www.tobaccoseed.co.uk/whygrow.htm

they say it isnt illegal and their company is based in the UK.

let me know how it goes as I may try it myself!

[trinkie]

It didn't used to be - I remember a mannie growing it in Willowbank just after the war !

Would it be good for you ??........

[Victoria]

well it wouldn't have any of the chemicals in it so I'm guessing that it would be better for you...

[justine]

thanks victoria, that is a helpful site. I will certainly let you know how we get on with this, as i think it would save us alot of money in the long run......cheers for your help....

[Victoria]

no probs - hope it works!!

[bluelady]

Tobacco. We know that it can be grown in the uk but cant find anything about it being illegal or not to grow. I would imagine that it would be illegal to sell it but if we were to grow it for our personal use is it illegal. We are trying to go totaly self sufficient. We already have our veg ppatch with all sorts growing and as we both smoke it would be good to grow our own. Maybe someone could help with this matter. Thanks in advance

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are you interested in herbal cigs?i dont know if they still do them,but this place near where i use to live did Herbal cigs, they might be able to tell you what herbs etc they use

[stevep]

Found this link with some legal information that may help

http://www.freesmoking.co.uk/moreinfoUK.html

[justine]

Found this link with some legal information that may help

http://www.freesmoking.co.uk/moreinfoUK.html

Cheers stevep.....so i can grow it, shred it but not smoke it unless i want to be taxed, but a useful link none the less...Thanks for your help, am gonna give it a go anyway as it has got to be cheaper than i pay at the mo...

[paris]

You must let me know how it goes Justine as i to would like to give it a go, also the herbal cigs sound good as well. Has anyone else made there own with herbs ? I surpose just adding a herb would at least make them smell better LOL jan x

[Julia]

I don't think it's very fair that anyone should be taxed for something grown for their own use, how would anyone know for a start?

I know cigarettes are full of chemicals but smoking home grown tobacco, could that also be as harmful assuming it would be quite strong.

[Lolabelle]

You must let me know how it goes Justine as i to would like to give it a go, also the herbal cigs sound good as well. Has anyone else made there own with herbs ? I surpose just adding a herb would at least make them smell better LOL jan x

Herbal cigarettes are absolutely hideous!!!!
At least the ones in Oz are, I tried them years ago, before I gave up, obviously, and they were awful.