Tobacco seeds «Bolivian Criollo black»

Tobacco «Bolivian Criollo black» - black tobacco is a group of varieties united by a number of common properties, the main of which is their special taste and aroma. Bolivian black is rightfully considered one of the most aromatic pipe and cigar tobaccos.

In terms of ripening time, the variety is mid-season (70 days). The plant is strong, powerful, 2-2.3 m high with long, thick leaves, 76-90 cm long and 35-40 cm wide. It can grow up to 3 meters tall, there are almost no stepsons, the leaf length can reach 90 cm. Up to 28 pieces are formed on one plant. huge leaves that are sticky to the touch.

When ripe, the leaves change color to light green with yellowish tint. The variety is quite drought-resistant and there are no problems with leaf yellowing. The raw material, before fermentation, is brown in color. Used as snuff, pipe, cigar, and also in a mixture with other tobaccos.

Characteristics:

• Sowing: seedlings, late February - early March;
• Planting in the ground: 2nd half of May;
• Harvest: end of July - August;
• Processing: languishing, drying in the shade;
• Fermentation: 40-60 days;
• Strength: medium;
• Bush size: 2.3-3m leaf – 70-90cm.