A Detailed Explanation of the Latest Tobacco Planting Methods and Technical Key Points

At present, tobacco is grown in many places in our country. Although many people know that smoking is harmful to health, the demand for cigarettes on the market is still very high. Moreover, tobacco cultivation in many places is still a national poverty alleviation project. So how do you grow tobacco? Below, let us learn about its planting methods together.

1. Growing Environment

Tobacco has relatively high requirements for the growing environment. It is a warmth-loving plant. Generally, the average temperature of the planting site is between 10 and 38 degrees, and the most suitable temperature for tobacco growth is between 25 and 30 degrees. Tobacco needs the most water during its mid-growth period, and the field humidity is best kept at around 70 percent to 80 percent. In addition, its growth requires sufficient light, and the daily light duration is best kept at around 8 to 10 hours. Red loam is the best soil for tobacco cultivation, followed by red-yellow soil, sandy soil, and so on, while black loam is generally not suitable for growing tobacco.

2. Seedling Management

Before sowing, tobacco seeds need to be placed in the sun to dry for two to three days, which can increase the germination rate of the seeds. Tobacco seedling cultivation generally uses a double-layer film paper tube seedling technique, so that the cultivated tobacco seedlings are stronger. Next, the nutrient soil for seedling cultivation also needs to be prepared, generally by evenly mixing 60 percent field soil and 40 percent livestock manure, and adding an appropriate amount of compound fertilizer. Sowing is generally done around the middle of February each year, while also doing a good job of heat preservation.

3. Transplanting Seedlings

Tobacco is best planted early at the right time, as tobacco planted this way is of better quality. When transplanting, generally about 1,000 to 1,300 plants can be planted per mu. At this density, tobacco can carry out sufficient photosynthesis. At the same time, field operations are also relatively convenient. When planting tobacco, plastic film should be used as mulch, which can not only play a role in preserving heat and moisture, but also improve tobacco's resistance to drought and waterlogging. After the temperature rises, the plastic film needs to be cut open to prevent water loss.

4. Field Management

There is a certain contradiction between the yield and quality of tobacco planting. Generally, the higher the yield, the worse the quality, but low yield does not mean high quality, so field management is very important. Tobacco planting mainly relies on base fertilizer, and the base fertilizer must be applied sufficiently, using a balanced fertilization method. In the early stage, it is mainly nitrogen fertilizer, combined with phosphate fertilizer and potassium fertilizer. If a fertilizer deficiency appears in the middle and late stages of tobacco growth, then fertilization needs to be done by foliar spraying. At the same time, attention should also be paid to drainage and waterlogging prevention, as well as intertillage, weeding, loosening soil, and earthing up, to enhance field permeability. Finally, topping should be carried out at the right time, which is the main way to improve tobacco quality.

5. Harvesting and Processing

The harvesting and processing of tobacco is the key to producing high-quality tobacco. Tobacco leaves are generally harvested when the leaves are mature, usually shown by the leaf surface changing from green to yellow-green. They should not be harvested too early, nor too late, otherwise the quality of the cured tobacco will be greatly reduced.

The above is what the editor has compiled for everyone about tobacco planting methods. I believe everyone has gained a certain understanding of tobacco cultivation. Tobacco planting is currently quite profitable, but the workload is also relatively large, and the key point is that the planting technique and the flue-curing technique are also very crucial. If you encounter any problems later, you can leave a message for the editor.