ITB 420
DarkDark air-cured Paraguay
ITB 420 is a Paraguay dark air-cured hybrid with a complete resistance package. ITB 420 produces plants with erect leaves, as tall as ITB 1000. ITB 420 is suitable for stalk or leaf harvesting. It shows a good air-curing ability and produces a classical Paraguay style of dark tobacco, with good body and an evenly spread brown colour.
Chemical profile (UPLC and NIRS)
Nicotine
2,6 %
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
RBlack root rotRPVYRTMVSRoot-knot RkSRoot-knot Rk2SCyst nematodesTBlue mouldSPowdery mildewSBroomrapeSBlack shank
Characteristics & harvest
TypeDark
Recommended useDark air-cured Paraguay
EarlinessMedium
Curing typeAir-cured
Quality index63 / 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