ITB 221
BurleyAromatic
ITB 221 is an aromatic Burley with strong potential for high quality tan brown coloured tobacco. Top leaves are well developed. Sucker emission is late relative to floral growth, which facilitates their control with contact products.
Chemical profile (UPLC and NIRS)
Nicotine
4,2 %
Bande 3.5 – 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
RBlack root rotRPVYSTMVSRoot-knot RkSRoot-knot Rk2SCyst nematodesSBlue mouldSPowdery mildewSBroomrapeSBlack shank
Characteristics & harvest
TypeBurley
Recommended useAromatic
EarlinessVery early
Curing typeAir-cured
Quality index79 / 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