Flue Cured Virginia

Flue Cured Virginia (Traditional Tobacco)

This tobacco is of neutral character and blends very well with any tobacco

Planting

Mid October to the first week of November

Marketing

February to June

Physical Characteristics

  • Color – Lemon
  • Leaf Body – Medium to Heavy
  • Pore Volume (MI/Gm) – 0.13
  • Filling Volume (CC/Gm) – 2.6 to 2.8

Chemical Characteristics

  • Nicotine %  – 1.5 to 3.0
  • Reducing Sugars % – 5.0 to 15
  • Chlorides % – 0.5 to 1.5

Flue Cured Virginia (Mysore)

This tobacco is preferred for its low nicotine content, high filling capacity and its suitability to blend with any tobacco.

Planting

Early May

Marketing

September to February

Physical Characteristics

  • Color – Lemon to Orange
  • Leaf Body – Light Medium to Medium
  • Pore Volume (MI/Gm) – 0.13
  • Filling Volume (CC/Gm) – 2.9 to 3.8

Chemical Characteristics

  • Nicotine %  – 1.0 to 2.0
  • Reducing Sugars % – 4.0 to 20.0
  • Chlorides % – 0.5 to 1.5

Flue Cured Virginia (NLS)

This tobacco is flavorful to semi-flavorful with excellent ageing properties

Planting

Mid October to the first week of November

Marketing

February to June

Physical Characteristics

  • Color – Lemon
  • Leaf Body – Medium to Heavy
  • Pore Volume (MI/Gm) – 0.13
  • Filling Volume (CC/Gm) – 2.6 to 2.8

Chemical Characteristics

  • Nicotine %  – 1.5 to 3.2
  • Reducing Sugars % – 5.0 to 20.0
  • Chlorides % – 0.5 to 1.5

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