QUESTION: Most
cigar enthusiasts welcome a great looking white ash. And we know
that ash is the result of spent filler, binder and wrapper, but
exactly what constitutes a white ash? Is it the selection of
1st priming's, the aging of fillers or the lack thereof, the
grade of tobacco, growth geology?
MAJOR NUTRIENTS IN
THE SOIL: |
DETERMINANTS OF ASH COLOR: |
- Nitrogen
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Magnesium
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Calcium is one of
the chief elements in the ash of a cigar. And it’s the
mineral most responsible for producing a light colored
ash. Too little calcium and the ash will be darker.
Potassium is another principal
element in the ash of a cigar and it can affect the burn
and color of the ash if it is not present in optimal amounts. |
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