Leaf Division
Sun Cured Natu Tobacco (Eluru)
| Planting | October to November
|
| Marketing | April to August |
| Physical Characteristics a) Colour b) Leaf size |
Brown to dark brownMedium to Large Medium to Large |
|
Chemical Characteristics a) Nicotine % b) Reducing Sugars % c) Chlorides % |
3.00 to 5.5 1.1 to 2.6 1.0 to 2.0 |
| Economical Use | Mainly used for cheroots, snuff, pipe tobacco, cigarette blending and for hookah paste making. |