I didn't know it was fermented to smoke. I was just picturing a wet salt water ferment
Here is an article I just read to get the basics
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I did my own cabinet for fun, but it was too small so I could make like... nothing. wasn't bad, but professional equiptment makes whole lot different results. so I gave up. (and had the plants just for decoration. until they died)
as with any fermentation it was a lot of trial and error. it was fun!
When I was active in a pipe club, several guys tried to make their own tobacco or even roll cigars. The main lesson I took from their bitching was that it's such a hassle it's not worth it😅