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Vist Smokers Heaven Kansas City to get your fresh stock of fronto leaves today. For many, Fronto Leaf is something new and/or unfamiliar, but truth be told, Fronto has been around for decades! With many variations of the name, such as Fanta Leaf, Franta Leaf, Funta Leaf, Frunta Leaf, Grabba Leaf, Hot Grabba Leaf, Funnels, Red Rose, Red Herring, and many others, it’s no wonder it is a topic of confusion! To add to this confusion, definitions can vary depending on who you ask. And with that disclaimer, below is the general consensus amongst the thousands of customers we’ve worked with over the last several years.

Vist Smokers Heaven Kansas City to get your fresh stock of fronto leaves today. For many, Fronto Leaf is something new and/or unfamiliar, but truth be told, Fronto has been around for decades! With many variations of the name, such as Fanta Leaf, Franta Leaf, Funta Leaf, Frunta Leaf, Grabba Leaf, Hot Grabba Leaf, Funnels, Red Rose, Red Herring, and many others, it’s no wonder it is a topic of confusion! To add to this confusion, definitions can vary depending on who you ask. And with that disclaimer, below is the general consensus amongst the thousands of customers we’ve worked with over the last several years.

What is the difference between a fronto leaf and other tobacco leaves?

Based on our understanding, what makes a fronto leaf a fronto are a few basic qualities that a specific type of tobacco leaf must have. 1) It must be a whole tobacco leaf variety, 2) it must be a dark tobacco leaf, and 3) it must be a well priced tobacco leaf. With that in mind, many of our tobacco leaves can actually be used as a fronto leaf.

Approximately how many cigars can I roll out of a pound of tobacco?

Although this is one of the most common questions we receive, it is also one of the hardest to answer. It really depends on the size of the cigars you roll, your cigar rolling technique, and personal preferences. It can also be confusing because different leaves can be used for different parts of the cigar. You might have one type of leaf for a filler, another leaf for a binder, and yet another tobacco leaf for a wrapper. If this was the case, you would ultimately have 3 pounds of tobacco leaf, not just one. With all of this information in mind, I think it’s fair to say that you can roll AT LEAST 10 to 20 cigars out of one pound of tobacco.

Is it normal to have bugs and/or dirt on my tobacco leaves?

Tobacco is an agricultural commodity, just like fruits, vegetables, rice, seeds, and grains. Every leaf is unique, and some will have discolorations, holes, spots, dirt, and other naturally occurring issues. All of these things are common, and to be expected when working with whole leaf. Even sorted fruits and vegetables that make it into the store may have pieces that are less desirable. You can cut around those pieces, wash them off or discard them completely. While we don’t sort through the thousands of tobacco that we have in stock, if while we are packaging an order and see something that doesn’t belong, we absolutely take it out, but from time to time, you may encounter natural issues such as these.

What do you recommend scrap tobacco for?

Scrap tobacco by definition is tobacco of inferior quality that is not fit to be sold as a regular grade. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including tobacco that has been dropped on the floor, broken up into small pieces, discolored, dirty, tobacco dust, stems, etc. 

Most customers who purchase scrap tobacco use it for ceremonial purposes, to practice rolling cigars, use as a natural insecticide and/or purchased by industrial companies. 

Are green or white spots on my tobacco mold?

Green spots on leaves are a natural discoloration that occurs during the curing process (Unless it is fuzzy and growing ON the leaf, which is more rare). This usually happens when there isn’t enough ample air flow to the leaves. This can be because the leaf was folded in on itself, or because it was in the middle of the bale. Discolorations are most common with cigarette tobacco types, but you will occasionally find them on other tobacco as well. 

White spots on the leaves are also a natural discoloration that is common on cigarette leaves. They occur when the leaf is fully mature, and in many circles, is a farmer’s clear sign that the tobacco is ripe and ready to be picked. Some farmers will pick the leaves before the spots occur for aesthetic purposes, but others wait so that the leaf reaches its potential maturity. 

Mold on tobacco leaf stems is normal and to be expected. It usually is contained to ONLY being on the main stem, but can also be on the leaf itself from time to time. Unless excessive, it can simply be washed off or can be cut around or discarded.

Are your tobacco leaves “Certified Organic”?

While our tobacco leaf is considered all natural, it is not technically certified organic. This is because in order to grow high quality tobacco leaves in most regions, certain growing methods must be used that include the use of pesticides occasionally. We plan on selling certified organic tobacco leaves in the near future.