Clipping is more than just trimming tobacco leaves. It is an important step in preparing strong, uniform and healthy tobacco seedlings for transplanting.
Clipping helps to
- Regulate growth and create uniformity across the seedbed
- Facilitate hardening so seedlings cope better after transplanting
- Improve air circulation between the plants
- Improve the pulling rate of usable seedlings
- Reduce the risk of early flowering
Ideal seedlings are the foundation of a successful tobacco crop. Speak to your Leafyard field officer about clipping your seedbeds at the right time.
