ITB 562
BurleyAromatic
ITB 562 is an aromatic Burley hybrid combining a good potential for leaf quality, high yield and moderate nicotine content. It tends to reaching floral growth 3-5 days later than TN90LC. The plant size is close to TN 90LC. The total nitrogen content of ITB 562 leaves tends to be lower than other aromatic Burley varieties.
Chemical profile (UPLC and NIRS)
Nicotine
3,9 %
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 nematodesSBlue mouldSPowdery mildewSBroomrapeSBlack shank
Characteristics & harvest
TypeBurley
Recommended useAromatic
EarlinessMedium
Curing typeAir-cured
Quality index75 / 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