ITB 501
BurleyAromatic
ITB 501 is an aromatic Burley hybrid with early leaf maturity and high quality potential. Top leaves are well developed and tan brown coloured. The short erect shaped plant is suitable for mechanical harvest.
Chemical profile (UPLC and NIRS)
Nicotine
4,6 %
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 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