Burley Tobacco Extension
Burley Tobacco Extension

Burley Varieties

Burley Varieties

Burley Varieties

Criteria to consider when selecting a burley tobacco variety:

  • Disease resistance (particularly black shank resistance)

  • The contracting company's needs

  • Traits such as stalk diameter, growth habits, yield, quality

 

Descriptions of Some Burley Varieties

KT 215LC  KT 212LC  KT 210LC  KT 209LC  KT 206LC  KT 204LC  TN 90LC  KY 14 x L8LC  HB 04PLC  HB 3307PLC  HB 4488PLC  Hybrid 404LC  N 7371LC  NC 7LC

KT 200 variety of burley tobacco

Contact Information

Bob Pearce
Extension Tobacco Specialist

1405 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40546

859-257-5110

rpearce@uky.edu