Flue Cured Virginia

Virginia / Cigarette Tobacco

Virginia tobacco, commonly known as Cigarette Tobacco, is primarily grown in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province of Pakistan. It is cultivated in two major regions:

Plain Areas: Charsadda, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, and Malakand Agency
- Area: 20,000+ hectares
- Production: 48 million kg+
- Chemical Composition: Nicotine (1.3–2.5%), Reducing Sugar (9–16%), Chloride (0.75–0.90%)
Sub-Mountain Areas: Buner and Mansehra
- Area: 6,000+ hectares
- Production: 12 million kg+
- Chemical Composition: Nicotine (1.3–2.8%), Reducing Sugar (12–18%), Chloride (0.60–0.80%)
- Texture: Medium to open-grained with a firm leaf structure

Usage: Primarily used in the manufacture of cigarettes.

Soil & Season: Best suited to loamy soils, with a growing season from March to September.

Production Control: Regulated based on demand from tobacco companies. Crop size is finalized after official demand figures are published.

Grower Practices: Farmers also serve as nursery growers, build conventional barns, and curing is managed by trained curers/firemen.

Economic Importance: Virginia tobacco is a profitable cash crop, fulfilling domestic demand with a portion allocated for export.

Support: Growers receive ongoing assistance and guidance from the Tobacco Board to ensure quality and sustainability.

Contact Details

Address

Swabi KPK PAKISTAN

Call Us

+923145682937

Email

info@pakleaftobacco.com

Flue Cured Virginia

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