Midewivan - Redleaf - Broadleaf - Burley - Kentucky - Tobacco - 1-26-8

The tobacco varieties have thrived in these conditions. Truly, the laggards of these are the Kentucky and Burley varieties. I'm not quite sure why, maybe their strengths are later in the life cycle than the others. What I do know is that the Tennessee Redleaf has taken a significant lead in development followed closely by the Walkers Broadleaf. These varieties seem very similar but the leaves are distinguishable. Broadleaf being true to its name, Redleaf I have to dry to find out. But the shape of growth is distinct.

At right the bottom left of the image is Burley which was recently moved. The two on the right are Tennessee Redleaf and are the strongest producers so far. The top left of the image is Midewivan Sacred. I think maybe there was a lack of planning for the size of the tobacco leaves, especially the Redleaf at current. Some, and it seems they are getting larger, measure over 13 inches in length and over 5 inches wide. I think I need a bigger box. I'm not sure if they will grow much larger in this environment, but it may be wise to brainstorm alternatives.


This collection to the right includes a number of plants. The larger three in the front are Walkers Broadleaf and there a couple of Kentucy plants in the back of the image. In the middle I have seeded some vegetables, and in the back still working on getting cotton to live. Maybe as it warms the Cotton will survive.