filler vs binder vs wrapper

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All these cigar parts are competing for space in my grow area. Is there a rough formula to what percentage of area to commit to each type of leaf? I'm afraid of having a bunch of wrapper in the end with nothing to roll in it.

 

[deluxestogie]

Under the best of circumstances (sorry, not available to first-time growers), your wrapper varieties may produce 60%+ of wrapper grade leaf. Likewise, filler varieties may produce ~20% wrapper grade leaf. Typical, topped plants usually produce 16 to 22 leaves per plant.

A petite corona can be rolled from 1/4 wrapper leaf, 1/4 binder leaf, 1 filler leaf (all, of course, depending on the size of the leaf). A fat double corona may consume 1/2 wrapper leaf, 1/2 binder leaf and 3-4 filler leaves.

My suggestion: just grow some of each class, and see how you do.

Bob

 

[shortline]

Thank you, that's just the info I was looking for.

 

[ArizonaDave]

Thank you, that's just the info I was looking for.

Bob always has the right info!