The Law

First and foremost we must remind you of our legal obligations and limitations in New Zealand.

You are allowed to grow no more than 15kg tobacco for personal use. These are the restrictions, you:

• may only grow for your own personal use
• may only grow up to 15kg per person who smokes and who normally lives at the same address where you are growing
• may not sell, barter or gift any tobacco you grow to any other person
• may only sell your tobacco if you are a registered supplier and pay appropriate duty taxes as required by law
  

Growing Tobacco

Tobacco plants are relatively easy to grow requiring little preparation and maintenance. It is important however to select a suitable location to grow, the following points will assist:

• Tobacco like to be in full sun but need protection from strong winds
• Ensure you have enough room for your plantts with at least 1.5m spacing between them
• Select an area that drains well
• Turn the soil in spring after frosts
• Fertilize by digging in granular fertilizer

Note, we reside in Taranaki, the lower west of the north island where temperatures can differ considerably to the likes of far north areas. That in mind, our guide and growing season will differ from warmer climates such as  those in the far north.