HB 04PLC is a variety from F.W. Rickard Seed Inc. with high yield potential in fields free of black shank. HB 04PLC is resistant to black root rot and mosaic virus, but has no resistance to black shank. It has medium-early maturity, large leaves, and an average-sized stalk diameter. Cured leaf quality is generally good. It is a good choice for growers who have no black shank and need a high-yielding variety that matures earlier than the “KT” varieties.