Tobacco leaf curing described by Bomberger
Bomberger explains winter storage of leaves in an air duct bin with occasional checks for overheating. He notes possible thermostat control and describes an experimental setup with nineteen motors and fans, though a single large fan and plywood ductwork could suffice.
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Bomberger
Warton Machine Company
Tobacco Drying Process in Bomberger Shed Described
The article details tobacco drying in the Bomberger shed with butt down piles over a wine duct. Air is forced upward by a 1 by fan and heat is added sparingly during the yellowing stage which lasts about a week. Stalks are chopped with a machine like a forage chopper to separate leaves from stalks.
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Bomberger
Lancaster County
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