What should I know about tobacco growing?

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tobacco plant has been the center of controversy for many years due to unhealthy side effects related to its recreational use. When people hear the word tobacco , they often think of tobacco leaves in products such as cigarettes or cigars, or even chewing tobacco, but the tobacco plant has many other uses. It is used in pesticides, as a decorative flowering plant and in some medicines. Whether due to the high costs of recreational tobacco products or other reasons, such as the insecticidal properties of the plant, many individuals began to grow tobacco in their home gardens. Like other members of her family, growing tobacco requires an investment of time and care. Tobacco grows best in full sun and well -drained soil. Other conditions may operate, but it is necessary to ensure that the soil is sufficiently depleted with excess water. Garden known to have pests such as aphids, horn, Budworms and Nematodes should avoid those who wantTo plant tobacco because this insect is the main source of problems for tobacco plants.

Tobacco seeds are usually planted in focus, small covers that allow you to protect fragile seedlings from elements and pests when receiving air, moisture and light. Tobacco is a very perennial plant that can survive carefully in the colder climate and the planting time varies according to the region. When growing tobacco, seeds are generally sown four to six weeks before the last freezing of the season. Tobacco seeds require no soil to be placed on them, as this can cause germination.

After one to two weeks, plants should be germinated, with some varieties to last longer germination and some requirements of less time. About three weeks after germination, tobacco plants are often prepared for transplantation. The growing tobacco in pots is often easier and one plant should be on a medium size. PokUD, however, tobacco is grown outside, the plants should be placed about 2 feet (60.96 cm) to 3 feet (91.44 cm) apart in a row and the lines should be distributed approximately 3 feet (91.44 cm) to 4 feet (1.22 m) if it allows.

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Then the hard work of growing tobacco is over. The plant should be kept connected to ensure that the soil is moist but is not too flooded. Weeds should be regularly removed to allow the tobacco plant to soak all the nutrients that can be collected from the surrounding soil. Pleading should be avoided by heavy digging, cultivation or eyeing due to the nature of the root system of the tobacco plant. The roots of tobacco are very close to the soil surface and any severe movement could damage them.