ITB 678
VirginiaSemi-aromatic
ITB 678 is a semi-aromatic hybrid with early leaf maturity and good yield. Its good holding ability facilitates the success of flue-curing to deliver a homogeneous and high quality result, lemon to lemon-orange in colour.
Chemical profile (UPLC and NIRS)
Nicotine
1,8 %
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
EarlinessEarly
Curing typeFlue-cured · Sun-cured
Quality index76 / 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