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Rustica

Rustica

Covers : BOLSUNOV’S · BRASILIA G · KAPA · SOUFFII CAP BON · SOUFFII GABES · SOUFFII SETIF · ZLAG 221

Rustica tobacco (Nicotiana rustica) is a highly aromatic tobacco, known for its strong, potent flavor and potential high nicotine content. Rustica tobacco leaves are smaller, thicker, and more robust compared to Nicotiana tabacum varieties. They are often used in traditional smoking mixtures, snuff, and medicinal preparations. The plant thrives in warm, sunny climates and is known for its resilience and adaptability.

Tobacco plant of variety Rustica

Chemical profile (UPLC and NIRS)

Chemical profile not specified for this variety in the 2026 catalogue.

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

No resistance assessment published for this variety in the 2026 catalogue.

Characteristics & harvest

TypeRustica
EarlinessNot specified
Curing typeSun-cured
Quality indexNot published

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
Download the Rustica technical data sheet (PDF)

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