Explore the rich world of tobacco varieties, each offering distinct flavors and aromas. From the mild sweetness of Virginia tobacco to the smoky, bold taste of Latakia, our selection includes tobaccos for every preference. Discover the craftsmanship behind each type, as we celebrate the unique qualities of each blend.
Flue Cured Virginia (F.C.V)
Plain areas for filler tobacco
Charsadda, Mardan, Swabi and Nowshera districts and Malakand Agency of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province (KPK).
Area under crop 20000 hectares (+)
Production 48.0 M.kg (+)
Chemical composition
Nicotine 1.3 to 2.5 per cent
Reducing sugar 9.0 to 16.0 per cent
Chloride 0.75 to 0.90 per cent
Sub-mountain areas for semi-flavoured tobacco
Buner and Mansehra districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Area under crop 6000 hectares (+)
Production 12.0 M.kg (+)
Chemical composition
Nicotine 1.3 to 2.8 percent
Reducing sugar 12.0 to 18.0 per cent
Chloride 0.60 to 0.80 per cent
Texture Medium to open grained; firm leaf structure
Dark Air Cured Virginia Tobacco (D.A.C)
Popular name : DV
Growing areas : Gujrat, Mandi Bahauddin, Okara and Vehari districts of Punjab Province.
Usage : Cigarettes
Soil types and season : Light loamy soils, February to August.
Production regulation : Production is made according to the demand of the Tobacco Companies.
Fixing crop size : The crop size is fixed after thoroughly publicizing the demand of the Tobacco Companies.
Nursery grower : The tobacco grower is also a nursery grower.
Construction of curing shed :
The crop is generally cured in the open field, however, rack curing of DAC tobacco is recommended for obtaining better quality.
Operation of curing shed :
The curing/rack curing shed is operated by the tobacco growers themselves.
Crop prospects :
The crop is used by tobacco companies for blending purposes.
Assistance to growers :
The latest technology is disseminated to the tobacco growers by the Board
Sun Cured Rustica Tobacco
Popular name: Chelum Tobacco, Mulki Tobacco, Naswar Tobacco.
Growing areas: Charsadda, Mardan, Nowshera and Swabi districts of NWFP.
Area: 5500 hectares (+)
Usage : Chelum, Naswar and Cigarettes
Soil type and crop season: Loamy soil. December to May
Production regulation: Production is variable.
Fixing crop size: Depends upon the interest of growers, previous year prices, etc.
Nursery grower: The tobacco grower is also nursery grower.
Crop prospects: It is an important cash crop for tobacco growers for centuries.
Assistance to the growers : The growers are advised for production of better yield and quality tobacco by the Board
Light Air-Cured Tobacco
Popular name: Burley
Growing areas: Dir and Swat districts in NWFP
Usage: Cigarettes
Area: 900 hectares (+)
Soil types and crop season: Sandy to sandy loam soil. March to October.
Production regulations: Production is regulated according to the demand.
Fixing crop size: The crop size is fixed after thoroughly publicizing the demand of the Tobacco Companies.
Nursery grower: The burley tobacco grower is also a nursery grower.
Construction of curing shed: Conventional curing sheds are constructed by growers/skilled persons.
Operation of shed: The curing sheds are operated by tobacco growers themselves.
Crop prospects: It is used by tobacco companies in small quantities for blending purposes.
Assistance to growers: The Board has established a Research Station on Burley tobacco for education and practical demonstration of latest technology to the growers in the area.
Chemical composition
Nicotine 2.5 per cent Reducing sugar 4.5 per cent Chloride 0.001
Light Sun-Cured Virginia Tobacco
Popular name: Desi, Hookah Tobacco
Growing areas: Pakpattan, Sahiwal, Faisalabad, Sheikhupura, Toba Tek Singh, Kasur, Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar districts in Punjab Province.
Usage: Hookah
Area: 4000 hectares (+)
Production: 4.8 M.Kg(+)
Soil types and crop season: Loamy soils. February to May.
Production regulation: The production is regulated according to the principle of supply and demand as well as previous yea
Dark Sun Cured Rustica Tobacco
Popular name: Chelum Tobacco, Mulki Tobacco, Naswar Tobacco.
Growing areas: Charsadda, Mardan, Nowshera and Swabi districts of NWFP.
Area: 5500 hectares (+)
Production: 11.0 M.Kg (+)
Usage : Chelum, Naswar and Cigarettes
Soil type and crop season: Loamy soil. December to May
Production regulation: Production is variable.
Fixing crop size: Depends upon the interest of growers, previous year prices, etc.
Nursery grower: The tobacco grower is also nursery grower.
Crop prospects: It is an important cash crop for tobacco growers for centuries.
Assistance to the growers: The growers are advised for production of better yield and quality tobacco by the Board