ITB 181
DarkCigar wrapper
ITB 181 is a cigar wrapper subtype of dark air-cured, with wide, horizontal leaves. ITB 181 has been developed in a program aiming at introducing blue mold intermediate resistance into cigar wrapper tobacco.
Chemical profile (UPLC and NIRS)
Nicotine
1,6 %
Bande 2 – 3.5 %
Reducing sugars
Not applicable
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
SBlack root rotSPVYSTMVSRoot-knot RkSRoot-knot Rk2SCyst nematodesTBlue mouldSPowdery mildewSBroomrapeSBlack shank
Characteristics & harvest
TypeDark
Recommended useCigar wrapper
EarlinessEarly to medium
Curing typeAir-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