Leaf Division
Indian Burley Tobacco
INDIAN BURLEY TOBACCOS
On an average, India produces 30 million kg of varied styles of burley tobacco under different agro-climatic zones. Expansion of cultivation in new areas is under way to meet the growing export demand.
| MONSOON BURLEY | |
| Planting | July First week to August Second week |
| Marketing | November to January |
|
Physical Characteristics a) Colour b) Leaf size c) Pore volume (MI/Gm) d) Filling Value (CC/Gm) |
Tan to Brown Medium to Large 0.18 to 0.28 5.0 to 6.2 |
|
Chemical Characteristics a) Nicotine % b) Reducing Sugars % c) Chlorides % |
1.20 to 2.50 0.50 to 1.20 0.10 to 0.30 |