Irrigating Tobacco

[Knucklehead]

I just ran across an article I hadn't seen before by the University of Georgia discussing irrigation of tobacco. I learned some things I wasn't aware of and wanted to share. Their findings should also apply to those of us that water with a garden hose. Frequency (how much or how little) of watering can affect nicotine, sugars, flavor, yields, and could potentially even help tailor our leaf to our own preferences for a potential outcome.

Irrigating Tobacco | CAES Field Report

This publication is a comprehensive guide to irrigation methods for tobacco in Georgia.

extension.uga.edu

 

[Red Lime]

I've already thought about watering and the amount of water that a tobacco plant needs. For me, the reference for this is Cuba, according to my research, the Regino Pinar del Rio has 1400 mm of precipitation per year. However, I don't know how the rainfall is distributed, and how much of that annual 1400mm rains in the growing season? However, I do know for sure that well-known tobacco growers water during the growing season when there is no rainfall. Thanks for the link, which I have to process first in peace.

 

[deluxestogie]

Useful article. [I like the part that said that Bob doesn't really need to haul out the garden hose on a regular basis.]

For me, the reference for this is Cuba

Only if your soil properties, climate during the growing season, and tobacco varieties are the same.

Readers should also note that this article speaks specifically about flue-cured varieties.

Bob