Publisher's Synopsis
"A complete guide to growing tobacco at a scale suitable for home-growers. It's first chapter is a Quick Start summary of the basics of tobacco growing. The remainder of the book fleshes out all the details of growing, harvesting, and curing. Various finishing methods are explored, including Cavendish, Latakia, plugs, pressing methods, and perique. Blend instructions and recipes are provided for cigars, pipe tobacco, and smokeless tobacco. There are also a chapters on tobacco varieties and the whole leaf trade. 190 images. Appendix 1. Tobacco Glossary Appendix 2. Tobacco-Safe Plastics Appendix 3. Kiln / Flue-Cure Chamber Plans Appendix 4. Tobacco Pests Appendix 5. Fertilizers Appendix 6. Experimental Crossing Appendix 7. Resources"--
