Sun Cured Rustica Tobacco (White Patta)

Usage: Used for chelum, naswar, and in some cases, cigarettes.

• Area Under Cultivation: 5,500+ hectares

• Production: 11.0 million kg+

• Soil Type: Loamy soil

• Crop Season: December to May

Production Regulation:
Production is variable, influenced by growers’ interest, previous year prices, and market conditions.

Grower Practices:
Growers also manage their own nurseries.

Crop Prospects:
A traditional cash crop, cultivated for centuries, providing stable income for tobacco growers.

Grower Support:
The Tobacco Board advises farmers to enhance yield and quality through improved practices.