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Tobacco is grown from seeds that are so tiny there are 12,000 per gram.
Tobacco is grown from seeds that are so tiny there are 12,000 per gram.
British American Tobacco companies supply seeds, fertiliser and technical advice to local farmers in many countries worldwide.
The seeds are spread on specially prepared soil or water beds to produce the seedlings that will be transplanted to the field.
Tobacco flourishes wherever there is sunshine, suitable soil and an adequate water supply.
Step 1: Seed
Tobacco is grown from seeds that are so tiny there are 12,000 per gram.
Tobacco is grown from seeds that are so tiny there are 12,000 per gram.
Step 2: Harvest
After some 13 to 15 weeks the tobacco crop is thriving and nearing harvest.
After some 13 to 15 weeks the tobacco crop is thriving and nearing harvest.
Step 3: Curing
Curing gives the tobacco its distinctive taste and characteristics.
Curing gives the tobacco its distinctive taste and characteristics.
Step 4: Processing
Processing involves separating the lamina, or leaf, from the stem.
Processing involves separating the lamina, or leaf, from the stem.
Step 5: Manufacturing
Every cigarette is a balance of specialisation and technology.
Every cigarette is a balance of specialisation and technology.
Step 6: Trade Marketing
British American Tobacco distributes to more than 15 million retail outlets.
British American Tobacco distributes to more than 15 million retail outlets.