Can one take steps to increase sugar content of Virginias?

[HillDweller]

We know that Virginias have a high sugar content. That said are there any methods that might increase the sugar content? Perhaps certain nutrients, soil amendments etc?

 

[deluxestogie]

Irrigation during dry weather:

Irrigating Tobacco

This publication is a comprehensive guide to irrigation methods for tobacco in Georgia.

extension.uga.edu

General considerations:

Carbohydrates—Key Players in Tobacco Aroma Formation and Quality Determination - PMC

Carbohydrates are important compounds in natural products where they primarily serve as a source of energy, but they have important secondary roles as precursors of aroma or bioactive compounds. They are present in fresh and dried (cured) tobacco ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

As with the traditional cultivation of Oriental tobacco varieties, not topping (allowing the plants to blossom) will increase the sugar content, though it decreases the leaf productivity per plant.

Bob

 

[HillDweller]

Irrigation during dry weather:

Irrigating Tobacco

This publication is a comprehensive guide to irrigation methods for tobacco in Georgia.

extension.uga.edu

General considerations:

Carbohydrates—Key Players in Tobacco Aroma Formation and Quality Determination - PMC

Carbohydrates are important compounds in natural products where they primarily serve as a source of energy, but they have important secondary roles as precursors of aroma or bioactive compounds. They are present in fresh and dried (cured) tobacco ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

As with the traditional cultivation of Oriental tobacco varieties, not topping (allowing the plants to blossom) will increase the sugar content, though it decreases the leaf productivity per plant.

Bob

Thanks Bob, I'll read those.