Lime
Magnesium (Mg) & Sulfur (S)
Phosphate (P2O5) and Potash (K2O)
for Burley Tobacco
Tissue Testing to Ensure Quality & Yield
NOTE 1: Fertilization
of Tobacco
NCDA&CS Agronomic Division
Dr. Colleen Hudak-Wise, Director
www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/
(919) 733-2655
Mailing Address
1040 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1040
Physical Address / Location
4300 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh NC 27607-6465
updated July 2012
North Carolina
Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services
Steve Troxler, Commissioner of Agriculture
Additional information
can be obtained from an
NCDA&CS regional agronomist
or the local
Cooperative Extension office.
Nitrogen (N) for Burley Tobacco
Phosphate (P2O5) and Potash (K2O)
for Flue-Cured Tobacco
Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu)
Nitrogen (N) for Flue-Cured Tobacco
Manganese (Mn)
