ITB 593
BurleyAromatic
ITB 593 is an aromatic Burley hybrid with very early, uniform from bottom to top leaf maturity, good yield and strong potential for tan and brown aromatic leaves. The short erect shaped plant is suitable for mechanical harvest.
Chemical profile (UPLC and NIRS)
Nicotine
4,5 %
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 rotRPVYRTMVSRoot-knot RkSRoot-knot Rk2SCyst nematodesSBlue mouldSPowdery mildewSBroomrapeSBlack shank
Characteristics & harvest
TypeBurley
Recommended useAromatic
EarlinessEarly
Curing typeAir-cured
Quality index77 / 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