Burley is hung in barns to slowly age and die over the course of months, during which starches change to sugars, and the sugars eventually convert to carbon dioxide and are released into the air
To ensure robust leaves, workers top the plants by removing flower heads, redirecting energy from seed production to leaf growth, and apply chemicals to kill suckersshoots that sap nutrients from the plant
Mix thoroughly and seal in a jar for 24 hours
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