BSB 6209
VirginiaFiller to semi-aromatic
BSB 6209 is a high yielding variety, with resistance to TMV, highly adaptable and able to produce a homogeneous lemon to yellow tobacco style fitting well filler and shisha needs.
Chemical profile (UPLC and NIRS)
Nicotine
2 %
Bande 0.5 – 2 %
Reducing sugars
14 %
Bande > 15 %
Values expressed as % of dry matter. These are averages from variety trials: BSB cannot guarantee that these levels will be reached under production conditions.
Pathogen resistance
RBlack root rotRPVYRTMVTRoot-knot RkSRoot-knot Rk2SCyst nematodesSBlue mouldSPowdery mildewSBroomrapeSBlack shank
Characteristics & harvest
TypeVirginia
Recommended useFiller to semi-aromatic
EarlinessMedium
Curing typeFlue-cured · Sun-cured
Quality index80 / 100
Packaging & logistics
Available formatsPelleted seed (1.60 – 1.80 mm or 1.75 – 2.00 mm pellets) · Raw seed
Pelleted seed · boxes10,000 · 30,000 · 50,000 pellets
Pelleted seed · buckets200,000 · 1,000,000 pellets
Raw seedHeat-sealed aluminium foil sachets