Dark Air-Cured — Popular Name: DV
- Usage: Primarily used in cigarette manufacturing, especially as a blending tobacco.
- Area Under Cultivation: 500+ hectares
- Production: 1.5 million kg+
- Soil & Season: Best grown in light loamy soils, with the cultivation season from February to August.
Production Regulation
Production is regulated according to the demand of tobacco companies. The crop size is finalized after the official demand figures are announced.
Grower Practices
Farmers also raise their own nurseries. Although the crop is commonly cured in open fields, rack curing is recommended to achieve better quality. Curing sheds are managed by the growers themselves.
Crop Prospects
DV tobacco is highly valued for its excellent blending characteristics, making it an important component in cigarette production.
Grower Support
Growers receive continuous technical guidance and access to modern cultivation practices through the Tobacco Board to help maintain quality and improve productivity.