Question

What visual indicator shows that tobacco leaves are ready for harvesting?

Options

• The leaves turn from dark green to a brittle greenish-yellow

• The leaves become darker green and more flexible

• The entire plant wilts and droops significantly

• The leaves develop brown spots and curl inward

Answer 1

Tobacco leaves are ready for harvest when they turn from dark green to a brittle greenish-yellow. This colour change indicates optimal maturity and readiness for the curing process, which occurs in specially designed barns.