November
June to August
Godavari areas in Andhra Pradesh
3 to 5%
2.5 to 4.5%
1.5 to 2.0%
0.5 to 0.7%
| Physical Characteristics | The Leaf initially air-cured (shade-cured) for 2 months followed by pit-curing for 4 to 5 days and then bulked till the leaf develops brown colour and has a pungent odour. |
| Economical Use | For the manufacture of cigars, cheroots and snuff. |
October-end to November-end
October to November
August-end to October 1st week
October to November
Monsoon crop : mid-augst-1st week of September
October to December