Popular Names: Chelum, Mulki & Naswar Tobacco
- Usage: Commonly used for chelum, naswar, and in some cases, cigarette manufacturing.
- Area Under Cultivation: 5,500+ hectares
- Production: 11.0 million kg+
- Soil Type: Loamy soil
- Crop Season: December to May
Production Regulation
Production varies each year depending on growers' interest, market conditions, and the prices received during the previous season.
Grower Practices
Farmers also manage and maintain their own nurseries for crop production.
Crop Prospects
Sun Cured Rustica is a traditional cash crop that has been cultivated for centuries, providing a reliable source of income for tobacco growers.
Grower Support
The Tobacco Board provides growers with technical guidance and recommends improved cultivation practices to enhance both yield and leaf quality.