The per hectare seed rate of tobacco is:

🔑 Key Points
➤ Seed Rate of Tobacco
→ The per hectare seed rate of tobacco is 3-5 kg.
→ The seed rate is dictated by the climatic conditions.
→ A seed rate of 3.5 kg/ha is found to be optimum for all types of tobacco.
→ Under hot weather conditions, a high seed rate of 4 to 5 kg is recommended.

➤ Tobacco Seeds
→ Tobacco seeds are very small and egg-shaped with a thick seed-coat.
→ Depending on the variety and the conditions under which the seed is produced, the size and weight of the seed vary considerably.

➤ Seedling Care
→ The emerging seedlings are tiny and delicate, making the seeds unsuitable for direct sowing in the field.
→ Hence, they are sown in small areas called nurseries or seed beds and carefully tended until the seedlings reach a particular size before transplanting to the main field.