This process can take several days or even weeks depending on the drying conditions. Some trial and error could be involved to finding the right system to meet your needs and climate. Once the tobacco is dry, the leaves can be cured, cut and used for rolling in cigarettes, cigars or smoking in a pipe or a hookah. Drying your tobacco is often the first step in the process of curing tobacco leaves. There is no quick option to drying tobacco correctly.