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Planting out tobacco in the San Luis area of Cuba
"Planting out tobacco in the San Luis area of Cuba's Pinar del Rio Province. Farmers can count on help at planting and harvest when students from secondary schools and universities work for one month on the land during their vacations."
The young tobacco plant
"The young tobacco plant, in its early stages, demands intensive care. After planting the soil must be loosened by hand and kept moist to ensure a good root system."
Irrigation of the Tobacco
"Irrigation of the tobacco: an essential aspect of the cultivation of this crop, is done using pumps and piping provided by the Company. Pumps are installed at the riverside and a network of pipes is laid throughout the field. The tobacco need,…
Suckering is done to curb the plants natural tendency to reproduce itself
"Suckering is done to curb the plants' natural tendency to reproduce itself. Since the leaf of the plant must get all the nutrients, chemicals have to be applied to control all sucker growth."
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Hussay Festival
Photograph depicting a large gathering in Westmoreland, in celebration of the Hussay, a traditional East Indian religious festival.