Newsletter  




Tobacconist University
Tobacco College

Tobacco College: Geography & Climate

 
SUNLIGHT

SunlightApproximately 8 hours of sunlight should exist during the tobacco growing season. The strength of sunlight varies from one country to another based on distance to the Equator and also on visibility or cloud conditions. For example, Ecuador is famous for its cloudiness and produces wonderful cigar wrappers known for their consistent “shade-grown” qualities: light color, consistency, and silkiness.

Shade Grown: This growing technique refers to tobacco grown under cheesecloth (or similar fabric). The process shields out excessive sun and produces a lighter, silkier, and more consistent appearance that is highly valued as cigar wrapper. The most popular, beautiful, and expensive Shade Grown wrappers are grown in the Connecticut River Valley in the USA.

   Simply stated...

    Heavier Sun = Heavier Tobacco









Certified R&D Tobacconists: United States

Showing 3 of 73 view all



WebsiteWebsite
 
FacebookFacebook
 
TwitterTwiter
 
InstagramInstagram
 
R&D Cigar DealerR&D Cigar Dealer
 
FeaturedDisplay on Homepage
  

Michael Jackson, CRTOld Virginia Tobacco Co.
Woodbridge, VA - United States
(703) 492-2260
Map It! GET DIRECTIONS


WebsiteWebsite
 
R&D Cigar DealerR&D Cigar Dealer
 
FeaturedDisplay on Homepage
  

Patrick Chamberlain, CRTTwins Smoke Shop
Londonderry, NH - United States
888603TWINS
Map It! GET DIRECTIONS


WebsiteWebsite
 
FacebookFacebook
 
TwitterTwiter
 
R&D Cigar DealerR&D Cigar Dealer
 
FeaturedDisplay on Homepage
  

Jim Luftman, CRTBlue Havana II Cigars and Gifts
Alpharetta, GA - United States
(678) 867-2886
Map It! GET DIRECTIONS



Facebook   linkedin   YouTube   Instagram



Categories



Cigars 101

TU Campus

Puro Integritas

Facebook   Linkedin   YouTube   Instagram