The history of pipe smoking dates back several centuries. Therefore, it is not surprising that special types of tobacco were bred for this and special types of cuts were developed. After reading this article, you will learn how to choose pipe tobacco.
Main varieties
Virginia is often used as a base for pipe tobaccos. To date, several varieties of this plant are known. All of them have a delicate aroma and light leaves.
Other varieties are added in small quantities to increase the strength and create a special bouquet. So, with the addition of the Kentucky variety, the mixture has a dark brown hue and a plum aroma.
Oriental pipe tobacco is grown in Eastern European countries, with a mild aroma and slightly sweet aftertaste. Turkish varieties have a spicier flavor.
Classification of tobacco blends
Depending on the taste, they can be divided into:
- pure unflavouredVirginia;
- mixtures with the addition of "latakia";
- flavors.
In addition, there is a classification into English and Danish taste groups. Latakia and Virginia can be reckoned to the first, aromatics to the second. There is also another, French group, which includes mixtures of pipe and cigarette tobacco.
Cutting and strength of tobacco
In nature, there are both too light and too strong varieties. Unlike classic cigarettes, in this case, the strength is measured not by the concentration of nicotine, but by taste. For those who are looking for their first pipe tobacco, lighter varieties are recommended.
There are three forms of tobacco available in stores:
- Sliced. It is sold in special jars and is completely ready to use.
- In flakes, which are sheets of tobacco pressed into piles and cut across. Such plastics can be used in two different ways. Some people roll them into a roll and put them in a chamber, while others fluff up the records and hammer them like regular cut tobacco for a pipe.
- In briquettes requiring self-cutting. Such tobacco is quite strong, so it is better for novice smokers to refuse to purchase it.
Captain Black pipe tobacco
This natural classic with slight hints of vanilla is especially popular with Americans. He is perfectSuitable for connoisseurs of light tobacco blends. When smoking, a pure natural vanilla aroma is felt. Unfortunately, pipe tobacco “Captain Black”, reviews of which sound exclusively in a positive way, is not very common among our compatriots. But those who have already managed to evaluate it, assure that it is much more pleasant than many other mixtures. True, there are those who absolutely do not like this tobacco. They motivate this with a rather rough cut and not the best quality of tobacco. In addition, after smoking this wet variety, you will have to tinker with pipe cleaning.
Is it possible to grow pipe tobacco at home
It should be understood that this plant requires a long frost-free period, the duration of which should be at least 120 days. That is why it is better to use the seedling method for growing tobacco.
This plant has very small seeds. In one gram of tobacco, there are more than 10,000 pieces. Therefore, when sowing, it is desirable to use ballast, which is ideally suited for humus sifted through a sieve. A good result is obtained when using a nutrient mixture consisting of one part of sand, one part of forest land and two parts of humus. The land for the mixture should be precisely the forest, as the causative agents of the viral mosaic may be in the garden soil.
The air temperature in the room in which the seeds are germinated should be at least 18 and not more than 22 degrees. Emerging shoots should be provided with maximum illumination, otherwise the seedlings will be badevolve.
After a month and a half, she is completely ready for landing in the ground. By this time, the height of shoots with five full-fledged leaves should be approximately 12-14 cm. A week before the date of the proposed planting, it is recommended to start hardening the seedlings so that they gradually adapt to the relatively low soil moisture. A couple of days before planting, you need to completely stop watering.
During planting, it is important to ensure that the growth point is not covered with earth. To stimulate the appearance of additional roots formed from the cambial cells of the stem, seedlings can be deepened into the ground to the level of the lower leaves.
We must not forget about the density of standing tobacco. So, on one square meter of land, no more than five plants of large-leaved varieties and no more than twelve small-leaved specimens can be planted. Seedlings should only be transplanted after the threat of a return frost has passed.
