Tobacco Seedlings 2-9-8

The Burley Tobacco, picture at right, has been the slowest growing to date. I do feel however that this, and the Kentucky, are similar in style and will produce a strong yield.

It does seem however that this Burley variety has started to reach a strong growth phase at last.





The Kentucky Hybrid tobacco plants have really begun to grow and certainly promise a strong yield. The leaves are full of veins, more than the other varieties, and it is clear why these are typical for commercial production of cigarette tobacco. Hopefully this plant can be moved into a larger container in the next week or two to support full growth.


This Midewivan Sacred tobacco plant I have moved into the flood table which is powered by a 400w compact fluorescent light. The growth has shown that lighting makes a huge difference for this variety as the others, receiving less light, are not nearly as well developed.

The mystery of the slowed growth phase became clear this week when I noticed that the Midewivan Sacred plants are getting flower buds at the higher nodes.



This is still the largest of the tobacco varieties I have grown. The Tennessee Redleaf plant began as the fastest growing and has continued to set the pace. The stem now reaches well above the top of the bucket I moved it to and the leaves continue to grow well.

These appear to be extremely hearty plants. I imagine that this is about one-third through its growth.



The Walkers Broadleaf tobacco is quickly gaining on the Redleaf and appears to be similar in nature. The major difference seems to be the height of the stalk growing faster on the Broadleaf plant.

This one also promises fast growth and a strong yield.