October-end to November-end
June to August
| Sun-cured | Smoke-cured | Pit-cured | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicotine | 3.5 - 4.5 | 2.5 - 3.5 | 3.5 - 4.5 |
| Nitrogen | 3.0 -4.0 | 3.5 - 4.5 | 2.5 - 3.5 |
| Starch | 3.1 - 3.5 | 3.0 - 4.0 | 2.0 - 3.0 |
| Physical Characteristics | Stalk-cut plants after wilting overnight are cured in three different manners viz. sun-curing, smoke-curing and pit-curing, followed by fermentation in bulks. The leaf is large in size, medium to heavy bodied and bown to dark brown in colour. |
October to November
August-end to October 1st week
October to November
Monsoon crop : mid-augst-1st week of September
October to December
November