Burley Tobacco Extension
Burley Tobacco Extension

Frenching

Frenching

Although most people think of Frenching as strappy leaves, MH damage can cause the same symptoms.  Leaves in the first two pictures have symptoms that are more representative of Frenching.  Frenching is more common in poorly drained and high pH soils.

(photo courtesy of Eludia Thomas, Green County Intern)

(Photo courtesy of Paul Bachi)

(Photo courtesy of Glen Roberts)

Contact Information

Bob Pearce
Extension Tobacco Specialist

1405 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40546

859-257-5110

rpearce@uky.edu