FLUE CURED VIRGINIA TOBACCO (CIGARETTE TOBACCO)
It is a cash crop and while catering to domestic requirements, a portion of it is exported too.
It may be lemon, light orange, orange to deep orange in color. Production is regulated according to the demands of Tobacco Companies and the Crop size is fixed after publicizing of their demand. It is grown in Loamy soils through March to September. Compositions include:
Nicotine: 1.3-2.5%
Reducing Sugar: 9-16%
Chloride: 0.75-0.90%
