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Priming Proper
I was in my local tobacconist when I overheard some authoritative sounding smokers talking about how the wrappers on the cigars they enjoyed were strong, and therefore must be from the "upper primings of the plant." What were they talking about?
Posted: July 23, 2012
Primings are the rows of leaves on a tobacco plant.
Leaves grow in concentric circles in groups of three up the plant. The number of primings on a plant varies, but six is average. The leaves of the first priming are those closest to the ground, and the sixth is near the top of the leaf, just below the "topped" portion, which is not used for cigar production.
The higher the priming, the greater the exposure to the sun, the longer it stays on the plant and the stronger the tobacco.
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michael elliott — richlands, north carolina, United States, — July 24, 2012 10:10am ET
David Savona — July 24, 2012 10:16am ET
I've used the Draw Poker on occasion. It's a clever design, but cigars are delicate, so even cautious use can ruin your smoke (especially with thinner wrapper leaves, such as Cameroon.) You take the Draw Poker and push the device through the head of the cigar--don't go through the foot, which will have been lit--and move it down as far as you can--the goal is to reach the plug that's impeding your smoke. It's very helpful to use the guides provided as they aim to keep the poker straight and not penetrate the wrapper, which will ruin your smoke.
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does anyone still use or have need of a draw poker, and if so, can the proper use of one be described?