FLUE CURED VIRGINIA TOBACCO - SOUTHERN LIGHT SOILS (SLS)
FCV tobacco is of neutral character and blends well with any tobacco
Plantation
- Mid September to October (rainfed)
| Physical Characateristics |
| Color |
: |
Lemon - Orange |
| Leaf size |
: |
Small to Medium |
| Pore Volume (ml/gram) |
: |
0.13 to 0.15 |
| Filling Value(cc/gram) |
: |
2.6 to 3.5 |
|
| Chemical Characteristics Acceptable Limits |
| Nicotine (%) |
: |
1.0 to 1.5 |
| Reducing Sugars (%) |
: |
10.1 to 17.5 |
| Chloride (%) |
: |
0.5 to 0.9 |
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