Tob. Sci., 1968, 12-50, p. 229-231, ISSN.0082-4623
Subirrigation and fertilization of cigar-wrapper tobacco beds
Assistant Soils Chemist, North Florida Experiment Station, Quincy, Florida USA
The subirrigation system consisted of perforated plastic pipe 16 inches apart placed lengthwise of the plant bed under the soil surface. Pipes were connected to a sunken tank with water-level controlled by a float mechanism. A non-perforated...