On an average, India produces 30 million Kg of varied styles of burley tobacco under different agro-climatic zones. Expansion of cultivation in new areas is under way to meet the growing export demand.

Monsson Burley

• Planting - July First week to August Second week
• Marketing - November to January

Chemical Characteristics

• Nicotine % - 1.20 to 2.50
• Reducing Sugar % - 0.50 to 1.20
• Chloride % - 0.10 to 0.30

Physical Characteristics

• Color - Tan to Brown
• Leaf Size - Medium to Large
• Pore Volume (MI/GM) - 0.18 to 0.28
• Filling Value (cc/gm) - 5.0 to 6.2