ITB 188
Nicotine extraction
ITB 188 is a dark variety adapted for nicotine extraction. Sucker control management needs to be followed carefully.
Chemical profile (UPLC and NIRS)
Nicotine
6,9 %
Bande > 6 %
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 rotRPVYSTMVSRoot-knot RkSRoot-knot Rk2SCyst nematodesSBlue mouldSPowdery mildewSBroomrapeSBlack shank
Characteristics & harvest
TypeNicotine extraction
EarlinessEarly
Curing typeAir-cured
Quality indexNot published
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