ITB 6178
VirginiaSemi-aromatic
ITB 6178 has demonstrated a strong potential for a superior leaf quality and high yield, with good curing and holding quality. Top leaves of ITB 6178 are wide and horizontal, facilitating mechanical harvest.
Chemical profile (UPLC and NIRS)
Nicotine
1,6 %
Bande 2 – 3.5 %
Reducing sugars
18 %
Bande ≤ 15 %
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 rotRPVYSTMVTRoot-knot RkSRoot-knot Rk2SCyst nematodesSBlue mouldSPowdery mildewSBroomrapeSBlack shank
Characteristics & harvest
TypeVirginia
Recommended useSemi-aromatic
EarlinessMedium
Curing typeFlue-cured · Sun-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