Which soils are used for growing flue-cured tobacco?

Flue-cured tobacco is primarily grown on sandy and sandy loam soils.1

While soil requirements for tobacco vary depending on the specific type being cultivated, well-drained soil with good aeration is generally considered desirable for successful production. Other varieties, such as Burley, dark air-cured, fire-cured, and cigar-filler types, are typically grown on different soil compositions, specifically silt loam and clay loam soils that feature clay subsoils.1