Site selection
The location of the tobacco seedbed should face north-west and be warm. The objective is to increase the amount of sunshine that is available at the time, as the seedling needs sunlight to flourish. If 10 ltrs/m2 of water is needed, the availability of water is the main consideration.
To prevent contamination from past tobacco remains, which harbor illness, the site should be set back from the tobacco structure. For the safety of both animals and commoners, the area should be gated.
Moreover, running water for cleaning instruments and hands is required. The site must be rotated to prevent the spread of illness to the following crop. The basis for the generation of seedlings is, however, site preparation. To enable the crop's decaying zone, deep plowing of 23 to 30 cm is necessary. Take soil samples to guarantee that the course of action
is based on the results of the soil study.
Because soil pathogens impede crop development and growth, fumigation is required. Humanity first used methyl bromide before it was banned due to its long-term effects.
The latter eliminates soil-borne illnesses and weeds. However, there are quite a few fumigations currently being used, such as basamide M sodium, velum abamacting, etc. All of these are successful, but amajor issue is that they don't eradicate weeds in seedbeds.
Abamacting and Velum are both sowing.
Unlike basamide and M sodium, which need at least 21 days to finish the fumigation process, they are to be utilized at sowing. The soil must be moist during fumigation in order for the chemical to work effectively. Obtain the tools and tents needed to perform the fumigation.
Beds can be made after the fumigation has finished. When you can still smell the chemical, you must sow.
Beds making
Bed making should start once the site has been plowed, fumigated, and watered. Use a string, a builder's square, and a tape measure to ensure that your lines are at the correct angle
and that your construction is on a straight line. Make your bed 10 cm higher.
Beds come in a variety of sizes.
It must be appropriate for all operations, including weeding, spraying, cutting, and watering.
30m x 1m bed
30 × 1.2m bed 45 ×1.2m bed is within the range.
The most crucial factor is to have 108 to 120 m2 for 1 hectare of crop coverage.
This is to cover plant populations per hectare of 15500 and higher.
To ensure there is a sufficient working area when irrigating, spraying, and performing other necessary activities, take into account your routes and the distance from the fence.
