TOBACCO CULTURE 



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Raising the Crop 



Tobacco requires more careful cultivation than almost 

 any other farm crop. This, in part, is because the plant 

 is very sensitive to soil and climatic conditions, and in part 



A typical Connecticut tobacco field. 



because the flavor is affected by the soil conditions and the 

 care given the plants. 



Soil and seed bed. Rapid and unhindered growth 

 from time of planting to maturity is necessary to secure fine 

 texture and good flavor. The seed bed should therefore 

 be worked to the finest tilth. 



