What’s the difference between Sun Grown and Shade Grown tobacco? - Cigar 101

Isn’t all tobacco grown in the sun? Why is some called ‘Sun Grown’? These are questions that Nick from Reading, Pa. wanted answered - and Cigar Advisor’s Jared Gulick is on the case. In this video answer, he talks about the differences between Sun Grown and Shade Grown tobaccos and why blenders must use the right combinations to help your cigar burn and taste better. Check it out now!
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[@babbar123]

Lovely explanation. Subscribed!

[@alexanderrollin2784]

Hi Jared. I recently moved to the Tampa, FL area. Originally from Rhode Island. We are in zone 9b. I have 6 varietals of dwarf bananas, carambola and other subtropical fruits. I do like the growing season down here. All is done in very large containers on my west facing balcony. It's a mix of sun and shade with the evergrowing banana plant leaves blocking out much of the sun and heat. I wanted to know your thoughts on growing shade grown tobacco to try my hand at rolling a few cigars in a container. Can you recommend any place to purchase seeds and recommend a good variety? I think tobacco might grow well amongst my bananas. Everything I grow is organic with mulch, soil, composted manure and I chop and drop. Bananas are food and water pigs. I don't know much about the tobacco plant though. Thanks.

[@IAMJORDI0117]

Should I grow tobacco that I intend to smoke itself not as a wrapper in the shade or in the sun?

[@andrebeauchamp5242]

Thanks

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Thanks for watching.