Tobacco Types
- Dark Air-Cured Virginia
- Dark Sun-Cured Rustica
- Flue-Cured Virginia
- Light Air-Cured Tobacco
- Light Sun-Cured Virginia
- Sun-Cured Rustica
Common Name: DV
Growing Areas: Gujrat, Mandi Bahauddin, Okara, and Vehari districts in Punjab
Usage: Cigarettes
Area: 500+ hectares
Production: 1.5 M kg+
Soil and Season: Light loamy soils; February to August
Production Regulation: Adjusted based on tobacco company demand
Crop Size Fixing: Based on publicized demand from tobacco companies
Nursery Grower: Growers also manage the nursery
Curing Shed Construction: Typically cured in open fields; rack curing recommended for better quality
Curing Shed Operation: Managed by tobacco growers
Crop Prospects: Used by tobacco companies for blending
Assistance to Growers: Latest technology provided by the Board